Do you know about all these insurance-related deductions? Knowing the tax deductions you’re entitled to can make or break your bank account.  ( 19 min )

After surging early this week to its highest level in a month, the 30-year average has essentially held steady, shedding just a few basis points.  ( 11 min )

Nonfarm payroll refers to the number of jobs in the private sector and government agencies. It excludes farm workers, private household employees, proprietors, non-profit employees, and actively serving military.  ( 13 min )

If there is no relationship between the two companies, then yes, collectively up to the contribution amount allowed by the IRS.  ( 12 min )

Here are some instances when it's wise to take money out of this tax-free investment account.  ( 16 min )

Berkshire Hathaway's hefty stock price has kept it out of the hands of small investors, but the company's newer Class B shares are well within reach.  ( 15 min )

An error by Google AI chatbot cost parent Alphabet almost $100B in market cap. The AI rush continues as Microsoft rolled out its AI-assisted search and analysts tout positives for chipmakers.  ( 12 min )

David Tepper is co-founder of Appaloosa Management L.P. and a successful hedge fund manager. He is known as a specialist in distressed debt.  ( 14 min )

At least three major acquisitions have been proposed or announced in 2023. An increase in these deals could benefit troubled investment banks.  ( 11 min )

Life insurance can provide coverage in the case of suicide, but many policies have special provisions that limit the payment of death benefits.  ( 14 min )

President Biden plans to end COVID emergency measures in May in response to pressure from politicians, the public, and even the FDA. That will alter access to health insurance and increase costs for tests, therapeutics, and even vaccines in ways we are just now beginning to understand.  ( 13 min )

Commerce is based on the principles of capitalism, but there are few, if any, examples of pure capitalism, except in theory.  ( 20 min )

Buy Now, Pay Later is a short-term installment loan that lets you pay for purchases over time with no interest. Learn how BNPL works and about the pros and cons.  ( 18 min )

The ongoing decline in mortgage rates helped send home loan applications higher last week, in what Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) deputy chief economist Joel Kan called “a step in the right direction.”  ( 9 min )

Global investments in ESG funds plunged 76% in 2022 amid a complicated mix of market turbulence, heightened scrutiny, and government support.  ( 13 min )

The U.S. corporate tax rate stands at 21% but many big companies pay little or nothing. Here's how they get away with it.  ( 21 min )

What's in the recently-signed $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill—and the now $2.3 trillion bill the House passed—and where we go from here.  ( 31 min )

With the Fed recently announcing only a modest rate hike, the top nationwide CD rates wavered with only minor movements this week.  ( 11 min )

After sinking to a five-month low last week, 30-year mortgage rates have surged this week to their highest level since early January.  ( 13 min )

Entertainmentconcern Walt Disney gaat het bedrijf herstructureren, waarbij 7000 banen worden geschrapt. Dat komt overeen met 3,6 procent van het wereldwijde personeelsbestand.  ( 3 min )

Frankrijk gaat wijnoverschotten opkopen en om laten zetten in industriële alcohol. Daar geeft het land zo'n 160 miljoen euro aan uit, maakte het ministerie van Landbouw deze week bekend. Industriële alcohol kan gebruikt worden in bijvoorbeeld schoonheidsproducten als parfum.  ( 4 min )

Het ABP heeft sinds oktober 2021 voor 9 miljard aan aandelen en obligaties in fossiele bedrijven verkocht. Daarmee is het pensioenfonds voor ambtenaren geen aandeelhouder meer in bedrijven als Shell, BP en Total. Opvallend is dat juist na de aangekondigde verkoop deze olie- en gasbedrijven in 2022 recordwinsten boekten en hun aandelenkoersen omhoog schoten.  ( 5 min )

Het ABP heeft sinds oktober 2021 voor 9 miljard aan aandelen en obligaties in fossiele bedrijven verkocht. Daarmee is het pensioenfonds voor ambtenaren geen aandeelhouder meer in bedrijven als Shell, BP en Total. Opvallend is dat juist na de aangekondigde verkoop deze olie- en gasbedrijven in 2022 recordwinsten boekten en hun aandelenkoersen omhoog schoten.  ( 5 min )

Sinds eind januari kunnen reizigers als ze de trein pakken in- en uitchecken met hun betaalpas of mobiele telefoon. Al 70.000 reizigers maakten gebruik van OVpay. Volgens NS maakten vooral weekendreizigers gebruik van deze manier van inchecken.  ( 3 min )

Pizza's en quiches waren in Nederland in december 17 procent duurder dan een jaar eerder. Daarmee zit ons land iets boven de gemiddelde prijsstijging in de EU, die uitkwam op 16 procent. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van het Europese statistiekbureau Eurostat.  ( 3 min )

Na Shell, BP, Chevron en Total blijkt ook het Noorse olie- en gasbedrijf Equinor vorig jaar een megawinst te hebben geboekt. De door de oorlog in Oekraïne gestegen energieprijzen zorgen voor een recordwinst van 69,9 miljard euro.  ( 4 min )

Microsoft mag gamestudio Activision Blizzard nog niet overnemen. De Britse toezichthouder CMA is bang dat Microsoft na een overname te machtig wordt op de gamingmarkt.  ( 3 min )

Mercedes-Benz gaat 380 medewerkers ontslaan bij een callcenter van het Duitse automerk in Maastricht. In totaal werken er zo'n dertienhonderd mensen.  ( 2 min )

Tata Steel is veroordeeld tot twee geldboetes van in totaal 110.000 euro, maakte de rechtbank Amsterdam woensdag bekend. De staalproducent krijgt de boetes vanwege de verspreiding van gevaarlijke stofwolken en andere overtredingen van milieuregels.  ( 3 min )

De Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied heeft aangifte gedaan tegen Tata Steel. Tijdens een controle bleek dat de stofmonitoren van het staalbedrijf niet aan de wet voldoen.  ( 3 min )

Eneco gaat vanaf nu weer contracten aanbieden waarbij de prijs voor gas en stroom zes maanden vastligt. De energieleverancier spreekt zelf van een vast contract, al werden contracten waarbij de tarieven elk half jaar veranderen in het verleden meestal variabel genoemd.  ( 3 min )

De handel op de Turkse aandelenbeurs is woensdagochtend stilgelegd. De Borsa Istanbul noteerde op dat moment met een min van 7,1 procent op dagbasis het grootste verlies sinds maart vorig jaar.  ( 2 min )

Microsoft gaat een uitgebreidere versie van ChatGPT inbouwen in zijn zoekmachine Bing. Gebruikers kunnen binnenkort veel gerichtere vragen stellen aan de zoekmachine. Ook kunnen ze met Bing chatten en de zoekmachine opdrachten geven.  ( 3 min )

ABN AMRO heeft vorig jaar flink geprofiteerd van de opgelopen rente, waardoor het concern ruimere marges kan rekenen over het spaargeld van klanten. ABN AMRO boekte een nettowinst van bijna 1,9 miljard euro, tegenover 1,2 miljard euro in 2021.  ( 3 min )

Vanwege de staking in het streekvervoer rijden er woensdag geen treinen van Arriva in Groningen en Friesland. Het is de vervoerder niet gelukt een passende dienstregeling te maken met de medewerkers die wel willen werken.  ( 3 min )

Bedrijven hebben grote moeite om personeel te vinden én er staan ruim een miljoen mensen langs de kant. Hoe is deze mismatch op de Nederlandse arbeidsmarkt te verklaren?  ( 5 min )

These are the stocks making moves in after-hours trade.  ( 45 min )

Carvana's (CVNA) stock closed 6% higher on Wednesday after soaring as much as 27% during the session, triggering a volatility halt.  ( 45 min )

Shares jump on the company's strong earnings and $5.5 billion in cost cuts.  ( 23 min )

Disney will lay off 7,000 workers as the company seeks to slash $5.5 billion in costs as new CEO Bob Iger continues his overhaul of the media giant.  ( 46 min )

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AppLovin shares soared after hours Wednesday after the app-monetization company provided a strong forecast in a weak mobile-ad market.  ( 24 min )

Affirm Holdings Inc. shares were plunging 18% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the buy-now-pay-later company fell short with its results and outlook.  ( 23 min )

Disney reported quarterly results after the bell on Wednesday. Here's what to know.  ( 46 min )

Unlike in past pandemic-impacted holiday quarters, Sonos Inc. had enough product in stock that it was able to run promotions.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. was just days away from filing a bankruptcy petition before a game-changing conference call on Friday with its increasingly impatient lenders.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutBiden Taunts Xi Days After Shooting Down Chinese BalloonRussia Will Fail to ‘Break’ Ukraine, Estonia’s Spy Chief SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 P  ( 49 min )

Shares of electric-vehicle maker Tesla continued their rebound Wednesday, rising above the $200 barrier. Take some profits now.  ( 22 min )

The future remains highly uncertain for Bed Bath & Beyond.  ( 46 min )

There are strong companies behind the current artificial intelligence mania.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Alphabet Inc.’s Google dropped more than 7% Wednesday following news about its new AI chatbot, Bard — a day after Microsoft Corp. held its own...  ( 22 min )

“This time is different,” Burry tweeted Tuesday, including a chart that showed the roughly 40% stock market drop—and multiple bear market rallies—that occurred during the dot-com bubble.  ( 47 min )

Carvana's (CVNA) stock was halted for volatility on Wednesday morning as it rose 27% before retreating.  ( 46 min )

V.F., an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, raised its payout for at least 25 straight years before cutting. Here's how to select dividend stocks for safety.  ( 29 min )

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Used car prices remain historically high, about 46% above prepandemic levels.  ( 23 min )

Every investor is in the stock market to find a solid return. That’s the bottom line, and while it sounds simple, the trick is finding stocks that are primed for gains and will make the inherent risk worthwhile. Risk can’t be avoided in the markets, and it usually increases in a direct relationship to a stock’s return potential. And there are few stock segments that offer a higher return potential for the risk involved than the penny stocks, those equities priced at $5 or less. When we say high  ( 49 min )

The telecommunications company pressed the reset button and disappointed Wall Street with its outlook in a Tuesday afternoon report  ( 24 min )

Blackstone Mortgage Trust diverts profits to boost its reserves as the real estate market faces potential economic headwinds  ( 24 min )

Enphase says it expects first-quarter revenue of between $700 million and $740 million, higher than expectations.  ( 23 min )

Redwood City-based C3.ai Inc. has nearly doubled in price since ChatGPT last fall showed the potential of what's known as generative AI.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks have rallied in the face of worsening earnings and economic expectations, producing “massive disconnects” that threaten market stability, warned Lisa Shalett at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CaseQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsP  ( 46 min )

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U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday morning as another bout of earnings results hit traders' desks, while enthusiasm from the previous session over Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell embrace of "disinflation" faded.  ( 46 min )

Saving for retirement is a lifelong undertaking. It involves keeping your retirement goals in mind as you have children, get different jobs and move from place to place. However, a recent study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College … Continue reading → The post Empty Nester? This Avoidable Mistake Could Jeopardize Your Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

The days of $100 oil may not be over.  ( 48 min )

The seller of apparel, footwear, and accessories reported higher earnings and revenue than expected for the three months ended in December.  ( 22 min )

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American Airlines Group Inc. said Wednesday said it proposed a private offering of $750 million in senior secured debt due 2028. The air carrier plans to use...  ( 22 min )

The struggling retailer's bonds are trading at pennies on the dollar. If investors want to participate in a turnaround, debt is a better bet.  ( 23 min )

Capri Holdings Ltd. stock slid 19% in premarket trade Wednesday, after the parent of Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace missed profit and revenue consensus...  ( 23 min )

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The ultimate, lucrative fire sale.  ( 49 min )

After robust growth for BNPL in the prior holiday season, Affirm is expected to have increased its top line at a much slower pace in the latest quarter  ( 24 min )

U.K. antitrust regulators said the proposed $75 billion acquisition would further consolidate what it called Microsoft’s strong position in cloud gaming.  ( 25 min )

The Ferguson-based automation and software giant's decision about a headquarters location follows the sale of its local base last year and caps a search the company had said would include locations outside St. Louis.  ( 16 min )

Uber reported its Q4 2022 earnings before the market open.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Under Armour Inc. surged 3.9% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the athletic apparel and gear seller reported a big beat in fiscal third...  ( 23 min )

Disney is set to report quarterly results after the bell on Wednesday. Here's what to expect.  ( 46 min )

Economists say the January jobs report do not point to a new acceleration in the jobs market.  ( 26 min )

The purchase of Oak Street Health is the second major acquisition for CVS since September.  ( 23 min )

Coty Inc. stock soared 4% in premarket trade Wednesday, after the cosmetics and beauty products company topped estimates for its fiscal second quarter. The...  ( 23 min )

On the same day CVS Health Corp. announced a $10.6 billion deal to buy Oak Street Health Inc. the health care services and drug store chain reported a big...  ( 23 min )

Enphase says it expects first-quarter revenue of between $700 million and $740 million, higher than expectations.  ( 23 min )

The financial guru and author on how little amounts of savings add up.  ( 25 min )

The bot said jobs have already been lost to A.I. and that trend will continue -but ChatGPT does think it will have a "net positive" impact on employment.  ( 46 min )

Time flies. But it also crashes.  ( 48 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 24 min )

The Biden administration eyes the profit boost that is the stock buyback.  ( 46 min )

What to know in markets on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  ( 48 min )

‘I am not in a place where I have funds left to pay back those friends and family.’  ( 26 min )

The struggling retailer's bonds are trading at pennies on the dollar. If investors want to participate in a turnaround, debt is a better bet.  ( 23 min )

Monetary tightening is like pulling a brick across a rough table with a piece of elastic. Central banks tug and tug: nothing happens. They tug again: the brick leaps off the surface into their faces.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russia is seeking to spend its way out of the self-inflicted economic crisis that threatened to deliver the deepest recession of President Vladimir Putin’s more than two-decade rule.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CasePowell Says Further Rate Hikes Needed and Markets Take HeedWall Street Goes Risk-On Without Po  ( 50 min )

The retailer said it raised $225 million, while management expects to receive an additional $800 million in future installments, if certain conditions are met.  ( 23 min )

The end goal of investing is profit, and few investments have shown the long-term profit of bitcoin. Yes, the true story in cryptocurrency is its extreme volatility, but the underlying fact is simple: investors who bought into bitcoin five years ago, and held on, have tripled their money. Even this past January, BTC surged 40%. But buying bitcoin isn’t the only way to cash in on it, there are also the bitcoin mining stocks. These are firms, generally small, that own large-scale server rigs capab  ( 48 min )

The tax applies only to net buybacks, which are much smaller than gross repurchases.  ( 25 min )

An error by Google AI chatbot cost parent Alphabet almost $100B in market cap. The AI rush continues as Microsoft rolled out its AI-assisted search and analysts tout positives for chipmakers.  ( 1 min )

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Investopedia's step-by-step guide to getting a new or replacement Social Security card.  ( 17 min )

Calculating your Social Security breakeven age to start receiving benefits ensures that you balance payments versus longevity.  ( 18 min )

A group health insurance plan offers coverage at a lower premium than an individual plan and is available to employees of a company or organization.  ( 16 min )

Social Security benefits are not only for retired workers—their dependents (spouses, ex-spouses, and children) may also be eligible.  ( 19 min )

U.S. equities posted gains on Feb. 7 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that inflation was easing but noted that rate hikes would continue if needed.  ( 10 min )

Learn how a 401(k) works, about 401(k) benefits, and what is a Roth 401(k).  ( 21 min )

Understand when to apply for Social Security benefits and when you can expect to receive monthly payments based on age and date of birth.  ( 16 min )

In its features and benefits, a SIMPLE 401(k) plan is a cross between a SIMPLE IRA and a traditional 401(k) plan.  ( 18 min )

Health insurance is not mandatory at the federal level. It used to be mandatory to have health insurance, but that changed in 2019. Here's what happened.  ( 16 min )

Learn why receiving Social Security survivor benefits on behalf of children does not affect income tax for a surviving parent or guardian.  ( 13 min )

Paying Social Security contributions continues even past reaching full retirement age, but can increase future Social Security retirement benefits.  ( 16 min )

Discover what a fiscal deficit is. Learn about the real impact of budget deficits on the economy. See why government financing reduces private financing.  ( 20 min )

A budget deficit occurs when expenditures exceed revenue and is the term commonly used to refer to government spending and national debt.  ( 17 min )

Understand more about the purpose of the Social Security system and which groups of taxpayers are exempt from the OASDI tax.  ( 18 min )

An adult child can not inherit a parent's Social Security benefits after the parent dies. Only adult children with disabilities can receive their parents' benefits.  ( 16 min )

If stock splits and buybacks have been a bit of a mystery to you, you're not alone. Companies may use one of these methods to change their stocks.  ( 14 min )

If you have to purchase your own health insurance, your best bet is to choose one these five options and sign up during open enrollment.  ( 23 min )

Infrastructure is the basic facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, such as transportation, power plants, and schools.  ( 16 min )

A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that lasts longer than a few months.  ( 19 min )

Buybacks benefit investors by increasing share prices, effectively returning money to shareholders in a tax-efficient manner.  ( 18 min )

Most studies conclude that inflation hurts some stocks and helps others depending on several factors.  ( 17 min )

Inflation erodes purchasing power, but there are some silver linings. Here are the most important effects of inflation.  ( 21 min )

Full retirement age is the age at which you can receive full Social Security retirement benefits. The FRA varies depending on the year you were born.  ( 19 min )

Slow holiday shopping season meant less new debt for credit cards and car loans  ( 11 min )

The Great Recession was a sharp decline in economic activity from 2007-2009 and was the largest economic downturn since the Great Depression.  ( 20 min )

Commercial health insurance is health insurance provided and administered by public and private companies rather than by the government.  ( 16 min )

You can collect Social Security benefits while you're still working, but if you haven't reached full retirement age yet, it may make sense to wait.  ( 18 min )

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are bonds that offset the effects of inflation by adjusting the value of the principal.  ( 20 min )

Following these 10 tips to safeguard your Social Security number will help protect you from identity theft. Plus what to do if your number is stolen.  ( 19 min )

Understanding the business cycle and your own investment style can help you cope with economic downturns.  ( 16 min )

In recent years, the value of stock buybacks has come into question. Discover the pros and cons of stock buybacks and what it means for investors.  ( 17 min )

Prices tend to rise over time and that reduces the value of your savings. Here are some ways to prevent inflation from nibbling away at your money.  ( 16 min )

A share repurchase is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace, which increases the demand for the shares and the price.  ( 17 min )

Healthcare is expensive, but those without healthcare coverage put themselves at risk.  ( 13 min )

Medicaid may cover nursing home care and expenses, but it will depend on the situation. In order to qualify for Medicaid, you must first meet income requirements.  ( 18 min )

Find out what you can do to prepare and cope in tough economic times.  ( 18 min )

Learn about stock buybacks and how they affect financial ratios and stock value.  ( 19 min )

In this article, we examine the fundamental factors behind inflation, different types of inflation, and who benefits from it.  ( 23 min )

A group of more than 40 Republican senators has asked the Supreme Court to strike down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.  ( 10 min )

Of the 50 U.S. states, 39 and the District of Columbia do not levy a tax on Social Security benefits.  ( 23 min )

A short squeeze occurs when a stock moves sharply higher, prompting traders who bet its price would fall to buy it to avoid greater losses.  ( 22 min )

Your Social Security is taxable if you meet specific income levels. Here are three strategies that can reduce the taxes if you're required to pay.  ( 23 min )

The guidelines of health insurance are complex, and many plans don't cover what you'd like. Find out which services most plans cover today.  ( 20 min )

Forwards and futures are similar in concept and mechanics. However, futures are standardized and listed on exchanges while forwards are customizable and trade OTC.  ( 19 min )

An asset's book value is equal to its carrying value on the balance sheet, and companies calculate it by netting the asset against its accumulated depreciation.  ( 16 min )

A leveraged buyback is a corporate finance transaction that enables a company to repurchase some of its shares using debt.  ( 15 min )

A stop-limit order is a conditional trade over a set time frame that combines features of stop with those of a limit order and is used to mitigate risk.  ( 18 min )

A financial instrument is a real or virtual document representing a legal agreement involving any kind of monetary value.  ( 17 min )

A buyback is a repurchase of outstanding shares by a company to reduce the number of shares on the market and increase the value of remaining shares.  ( 20 min )

A child may qualify for Social Security benefits if a parent is retired, disabled, or deceased. Learn how much they could receive and how to apply.  ( 18 min )

A white paper is an informational document issued by a company or not-for-profit organization to promote the features of a solution or product.  ( 15 min )

An accredited investor has the financial sophistication and capacity to take the high-risk, high-reward path of investing in unregistered securities sans certain protections of the SEC.  ( 20 min )

Find out when and why it's necessary to use your Social Security Number, and when you should avoid using it.  ( 17 min )

Here's why a company might choose to repurchase its own stock, including ownership consolidation and stock valuation.  ( 20 min )

The wash-sale rule is a regulation that prohibits a taxpayer from claiming a loss on the sale of stock while essentially maintaining a position in it.  ( 20 min )

If you were married for at least 10 years, but are now divorced, you may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record.  ( 16 min )

Find out how economic downturns affect companies large and small.  ( 19 min )

What is day trading? Read this introductory article to learn the basics of day trading, who does it, and how it works.  ( 24 min )

A Social Security number (SSN) is a numerical identifier assigned to U.S. citizens and some residents to track their income and determine benefits.  ( 20 min )

A stakeholder is a party with an interest in an enterprise; stakeholders in a corporation include investors, employees, customers, and suppliers.  ( 18 min )

President will also target 'junk' fees, health costs in State of the Union speech.  ( 13 min )

A clearinghouse or clearing division is an intermediary that validates and finalizes transactions between buyers and sellers in a financial market.  ( 15 min )

The Federal Reserve will have to raise rates higher and keep them there for some time before bringing them back down again, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday.  ( 11 min )

Implementation of a global corporate minimum tax involves complex political, legal, and economic decisions. Learn the issues and how it could work.  ( 25 min )

Sister companies differ from subsidiaries.  ( 13 min )

Bed, Bath and Beyond (BBBY) is selling convertible shares and warrants to raise up to $1 billion in hopes it can repay some of its creditors.  ( 11 min )

A shareholder is any person, company, or institution that owns at least one share in a company.  ( 17 min )

A promotional certificate of deposit (CD) rate is a higher rate of return on a CD offered by banks and credit unions to attract new deposits.  ( 17 min )

Generating income without going to work can be a murky concept. Here's four ways it might happen.  ( 16 min )

The life expectancy method calculates IRA payments by dividing the balance of a retirement account by the policyholder’s anticipated length of life.  ( 14 min )

The U.S. trade deficit hit a record of almost $1 trillion in 2022, with more than a third of the total coming from trade with China.  ( 11 min )

Bitcoin miners Hut 8 and U.S. Bitcoin have announced a merger of their respective businesses, the latest deal in a wave of consolidation and balance sheet shuffling.  ( 11 min )

Discover how LASIK can be covered under your flexible spending account as a qualifying medical procedure if it is deemed necessary by an ophthalmologist.  ( 13 min )

The term "bid and ask" refers to a two-way price quotation that indicates the best price at which a security can be sold and bought at a given point in time.  ( 16 min )

Here’s how to take advantage of the special tax and withdrawal rules on Roth 401(k) retirement plans to get the most from your investment.  ( 19 min )

Revenue at PayPal, which reports Q4 earnings on Feb. 9, may have grown at the slowest pace in several quarters.  ( 11 min )

Peter Tuchman, a.k.a. "The Einstein of Wall Street" and the most visible trader on the floor of the NYSE, explains what actually happens on the floor of the world’s most famous stock exchange. Plus, what in the world is going on with the U.S. labor market? We break down the latest jobs numbers, and why they defy fears of a recession.  ( 9 min )

Unemployment can vary wildly depending on where you live. Fortunately, the state unemployment rate at least makes it easy to find out.  ( 40 min )

The Super Bowl Indicator predicts the stock market's outcome for the coming year based on the conference of the Super Bowl-winning team.  ( 17 min )

Whether you're a novice or an expert, these 10 rules should be the backbone of your stock trading strategy.  ( 21 min )

TikTok is one of the most popular video-sharing and social media apps in the world.  ( 22 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 11 min )

Personal loans and credit cards both offer a way to borrow funds, but there have different advantages and risks. Learn how these two funding sources compare.  ( 17 min )

Artificial intelligence is making headlines again, with Google releasing a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT called "Bard" to early testers.  ( 10 min )

You can invest in both a 403(b) and a 401(k) plan. However, the limit on your total annual contributions remains the same.  ( 17 min )

A payer is an entity that makes a payment to another entity.  ( 15 min )

Get information regarding current IRS regulations on how much can be carried over from one year to the next in a flexible spending account (FSA).  ( 17 min )

Gresham's law applies the principle that bad money drives out good money and relates to currency markets.  ( 15 min )

U.S. equities posted gains on Feb. 7 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that inflation was easing but noted that rate hikes would continue if needed.  ( 1 min )

Uber (UBER) is set to report its Q4 2022 earnings on Feb. 8 before the market open.  ( 45 min )

Yum! Brands (YUM), which operates KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill posted fiscal fourth-quarter earnings results that beat estimates.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Prudential Financial Inc. Chief Executive Officer Charlie Lowrey said the company will target more-mature firms in acquisitions after reporting a goodwill impairment charge of $713 million tied to a startup it purchased.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CasePowell Says Further Rate Hikes Needed and Markets Take H  ( 45 min )

Stocks moving in after-hours: Chipotle, VF Corp, Fortinet, Enphase Energy  ( 44 min )

Kyndryl Holdings Inc. shares rallied in the extended session Tuesday after the managed infrastructure-service business spun off from International Business...  ( 23 min )

The company said it received initial proceeds of about $225 million in the offering.  ( 22 min )

3M Co. said late Tuesday its board has declared a dividend of $1.50 a share for the first quarter, up from $1.49 a share. The dividend is payable on March 12...  ( 22 min )

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2023 is well underway now, and the key story is the sudden change in sentiment on the financial front. Last year’s bearish trend and headwinds are well known. Stubborn inflation, the Fed’s rapid increase in interest rates, the risk of recession, China’s shutdowns, and Russia’s Ukraine invasion; they all weighed on investors. But after the calendar change, the mood changed, turning to a strong positive sentiment. Inflation data from December came in much better than expected, and with the Fed’s a  ( 47 min )

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Enphase Energy Inc. share jumped more than 7% in the extended session Tuesday after the maker of inverters for solar-power systems reported fourth-quarter...  ( 22 min )

Shares of VF Corp. rallied more than 6% in the extended session Tuesday after the maker of The North Face jackets and Jansport backpacks, among other outdoor...  ( 22 min )

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported earnings that missed expectations.  ( 46 min )

Of the 50 U.S. states, 39 and the District of Columbia do not levy a tax on Social Security benefits.  ( 23 min )

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Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled early last week that the two currently unidentified people who co-signed the bond could be made public.  ( 45 min )

GameStop Corp.’s stock was plunging Tuesday, reversing the gains made during Monday’s meme-stocks rally that also lifted AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.’s...  ( 22 min )

AT&T has its act together in wireless, but that's already well understood by Wall Street, according to two analysts.  ( 25 min )

An analyst worries that inflation could bite into Airbus's profit margins in coming years.  ( 23 min )

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The District Court judge issued his court's final judgment in the case of Jennifer Harris versus her former employer, FedEx — and it’s not what the delivery services giant was hoping for. Here's what is happening next.  ( 17 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin miners Hut 8 Mining Corp. and US Bitcoin Corp. are merging in an all-stock deal after a prolonged slump in cryptocurrency prices heaped pressure on the industry. Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CasePowell Says Further Rate Hikes Needed and Markets Take HeedWall Street Goes Risk-On Without Powell’s Pushb  ( 45 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock sank more than 45% on Tuesday, a day after the embattled retailer announced an equity offering to raise as much as $1.025 billion.  ( 45 min )

Do stock buybacks help you as an investor?  ( 28 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Meta Platforms Inc. is asking many of its managers and directors to transition to individual contributor jobs or leave the company as it tries to become more efficient, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChinese Balloons Were Spotted Near US Bases During Trump’s EraTrum  ( 47 min )

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The videoconferencing company is reducing its workforce as the work-from-home trend winds down.  ( 24 min )

If ChatGPT is successful in creating competition like Uber did, it could drive wages down, according to Oxford economist Carl Frey.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that additional interest-rate increases will be needed to cool inflation and borrowing costs may need to peak higher than previously expected, if the strong jobs market persists.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CaseTech Drives Stock Gains as Traders Weigh Powell: Markets Wr  ( 46 min )

From simple beginnings to becoming a national retail titan that sold everything from coffee makers to candy, the company's more than 50-year long journey has been both adventurous and chaotic.  ( 51 min )

Biden is preparing another proposal to tax billionaires and corporations to a divided Congress.  ( 48 min )

Inflation has been a massive issue for nearly every major country for the past year or so. Consumers and corporations alike have felt the pain, with the previous four quarters of earnings proving to be relatively lackluster. While inflation is slowly declining, it has caused the debt of the U.S. and other countries to soar. Between strong inflation and the massive debt burden, the founder of the world's largest hedge fund is sounding the alarm. Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio has grown  ( 47 min )

‘My brother’s finances are unstable, and he has a child and a high-maintenance wife. My sister is in an unstable marriage and often needs help.’  ( 26 min )

The company makes radio-frequency semiconductors, which enable smartphones to communicate with wireless networks.  ( 22 min )

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If you've looked at the investment options in your workplace 401(k) retirement plan, chances are you'll see mutual funds that put your money into stocks, bonds or cash and cash equivalents. Those have been the options available ever since 401(k) … Continue reading → The post Here's One Easy Way to Boost Your 401(k) By 8% appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

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Fiserv shares are headed for their best day since 2020, after the financial-technology company topped revenue expectations for its latest quarter  ( 24 min )

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The concept of smartphones and electric cars seemed like a pipe dream 20 years ago, but today, nearly 6.92 billion people, or 86.4% of the global population, have personal smartphones. Governments worldwide are moving toward a green future by encouraging the use of electric cars instead of vehicles with combustible engines. Investing in burgeoning technologies could increase your wealth within the next two decades. Take look at some of the most promising technologies poised to catch on. Generati  ( 48 min )

Markets are anticipating the central bank to pause rate hikes or even cut soon.  ( 23 min )

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Play defense with defense.  ( 49 min )

The troubled retailer signs a deal to sell more than $1 billion of equity.  ( 25 min )

Here's how I'll do it without increasing my allocation toward energy.  ( 16 min )

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An analyst worries that inflation could bite into Airbus's profit margins in coming years.  ( 23 min )

You went to Wall Street. You paid the bill. And now you’ve graduated with an education.  ( 26 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock is trading 45% lower on Tuesday morning. The embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 45 min )

A Roth 401(k) is a solid option for retirement savers, especially those who don't anticipate finding themselves in a lower tax bracket when they retire. A Roth 401(k) works similarly to other retirement savings accounts - you put your money … Continue reading → The post A Roth 401(k) Just Got a Lot More Attractive appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

We’ve seen the markets take a breather recently and that is hardly surprising considering the year-to-date rally. Stocks charged out the gate in 2023 as if in a hurry to consign 2022’s annus horribilis to the history bins. Observing the sharp and abrupt shift in sentiment, BlackRock's bond chief Rick Rieder has called the surge "extraordinary." However, Rieder, who handles around $2.4 trillion in assets, is not quite ready to get the bull outfit on just yet. Given the widespread compression in p  ( 48 min )

It’s no secret artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced — so much so that it’s already replacing human workers. While most people don’t need to worry about their jobs being replaced in the short term, AI could mean that people are expected to do more with less. AI platforms like ChatGPT still need human input and direction, so it won’t completely wipe out every job. Right now, it's a tool to be used to increase output and efficiency. But the future could be different. Marketing At its core, mar  ( 47 min )

Rule changes living rent-free in your mind? Perhaps it's time for a more passive approach.  ( 48 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock is trading 45% lower on Tuesday morning. The embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 46 min )

On the Companies House database, which lists all registered firms in the UK, a search for “Adani” turns up 137 results. Several of these have nothing to do with Gautam Adani, the beleaguered Indian billionaire watching the market value of his conglomerate sink daily.  ( 47 min )

Chegg sees a tough reaction to a mixed quarter and outlook.  ( 45 min )

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To boost engagement, making employees feel like their opinions are heard is almost as important as letting them work from home.  ( 46 min )

Our call of the day from the president of Seabreeze Partners Management's Doug Kass, says beware of this market that has the quants at the wheel.  ( 27 min )

The Euro has fallen again during the trading session on Tuesday as we wait for Jerome Powell to give his speech.  ( 46 min )

Though retirees are only required to take a certain portion of their retirement savings out as distributions each year, a study from JPMorgan Chase shows that there is likely good reason to take out more. A withdrawal approach based solely on … Continue reading → The post 84% of Retirees Are Making This RMD Mistake appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

According to a recent study by Genworth Financial, the median cost of nursing home care in the United States was $8,910 per month for a private room and $7,800 per month for a semi-private room in 2021. These costs are … Continue reading → The post How to Pay for Nursing Home Care With Social Security appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

The Internal Revenue Service said it would clear up confusion this week as to whether certain state refunds and rebates would count as taxable income.  ( 23 min )

Royal Caribbean said since the middle of November, Royal Caribbean said it has recorded the seven strongest weeks of bookings in its history  ( 23 min )

Royal Caribbean stock surges as fourth-quarter losses narrowed more than expected and bookings exceeded pre-pandemic levels.  ( 23 min )

The Chinese tech giant plans to complete internal testing on its "ERNIE Bot" in March before making the chatbot available to the public.  ( 23 min )

Analysts at KeyBanc downgraded the shares after fourth-quarter results.  ( 22 min )

The debut of the cutting-edge chatbot has spurred investors to buy up stock in artificial-intelligence plays.  ( 23 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock is down 31% in pre-market. The embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 46 min )

Scaramucci accused the FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of intentionally duping many people, but said he had faith in former FTX exec Brett Harrison.  ( 47 min )

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A former Wells Fargo senior vice president has sued the bank, accusing it of retaliation after her complaints of sexual misconduct by a higher-ranking employee.  ( 48 min )

Fixed-income yields “all look good,” and you might want to get some while you still can, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s David Kelly.  ( 26 min )

Shares of Blink Charging Co. dove 8.4% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the electric vehicle (EV) charging company’s upsized equity offering priced at a...  ( 22 min )

U.S. stock futures teetered in morning trading Tuesday ahead of a highly-anticipated public speaking appearance by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in Washington D.C. slated for early this afternoon.  ( 47 min )

When to save for college, according to experts  ( 25 min )

Have an issue with your financail adviser or looking to hire a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The heat is on Baidu Inc. to deliver after the hype surrounding its soon-to-come ChatGPT-style service supercharged a rally in its stock.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonThe stock has jumped 45% in  ( 48 min )

An acquisition costing about $10.5 billion including debt is close, The Wall Street Journal reported.  ( 23 min )

BP plc (NYSE: BP) reported record 2022 earnings amid growing calls for the U.K. government to boost taxes on companies profiting from the high price of oil and natural gas after Russia invaded Ukraine. BBC writes that BP sees the biggest profit in its 114-year history. The company's underlying replacement cost profit, which excludes one-time items and fluctuations in the value of inventories, jumped to $27.7 billion in 2022 from $12.8 billion a year earlier. For Q4 FY22, the profit almost halved  ( 46 min )

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U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday ahead of eagerly anticipated comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced and US equity futures fluctuated as investors looked to commentary due later from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that may shape views on the central bank’s rate path.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to  ( 48 min )

The company said it would slow its transition to lower-carbon energy, as oil-and-gas production helped push the company to a record profit last year.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- BP Plc hiked its dividend and extended share buybacks after posting a record profit of $27.65 billion for 2022, joining its fellow supermajors by reaping the rewards of soaring oil and natural gas prices.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Con  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has lined up investors for an eleventh-hour cash infusion that would allow it to stave off a bankruptcy filing, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontati  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Baidu Inc. surged more than 15% after affirming it’s on track to publicly roll out its ChatGPT-like service in March, stoking anticipation around potentially China’s most prominent entry in the race to create lifelike AI bots.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing Retaliati  ( 47 min )

The deal, which could be announced this week, would expand the health insurer and pharmacy chain’s role in medical care.  ( 26 min )

The distressed retailer has secured investor backing for a more than $1 billion capital raise to stave off bankruptcy and try to turn around its flagging business, people familiar with the matter said.  ( 26 min )

Stocks have started 2023 with a 7% gain on the S&P 500, and 13.5% gain on the NASDAQ. It’s a solid performance to start the year, but will it last? According to Emmanuel Cau, the head of European equity strategy at Barclays, we might not be fully out of the woods yet. "Despite a still sticky labor market, softening US data (ISM down further below 50, weaker housing data) seem to matter for central banks' reaction function, which now appears more balanced between fighting inflation and preserving  ( 48 min )

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Het aantal vacatures in de kinderopvang is in een paar jaar tijd maar liefst verviervoudigd. De werkdruk is hoog en het ziekteverzuim loopt op. Welke problemen spelen er allemaal?  ( 5 min )

Als het aan de Tweede Kamer ligt wordt de salderingsregeling voor zonnepanelen de komende jaren afgebouwd. Een meerderheid stemde dinsdag in met het plan. Maar op dit moment kan het voorstel nog niet rekenen op genoeg steun in de Eerste Kamer. Vijf vragen over de regeling en waarom het nog onzeker is of het écht gaat gebeuren.  ( 6 min )

Zoom Video Communications, het bedrijf achter videobelplatform Zoom, zegt 15 procent van zijn werknemers de wacht aan in een grote ontslagronde. Daarmee volgt Zoom het voorbeeld van andere technologiebedrijven die een reorganisatie aankondigden.  ( 3 min )

Zelfstandigen met lage tarieven, zoals schoonmakers, pakketbezorgers en fotografen, mogen voortaan samenwerken als ze onderhandelen over betere tarieven. Dat versterkt hun onderhandelingspositie, zegt de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM). Eerder hielden concurrentieregels gezamenlijke onderhandelingen tegen.  ( 4 min )

Zestien bonbonwinkels van Leonidas krijgen een doorstart na een overname door de Brabantse chocolademaker Coco & Sebas. De winkels in grote binnensteden, op Schiphol en op NS-stations gaan straks weer open onder een andere naam.  ( 3 min )

De Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM) is dinsdag langsgegaan bij drie energiemaatschappijen, meldt het FD. De toezichthouder onderzoekt of de energietarieven van Eneco, Essent en Vattenfall redelijk zijn.  ( 2 min )

De Britse olie- en gasproducent BP heeft vorig jaar net als Shell en Exxon Mobil een recordwinst geboekt die vooral te danken is aan de hoge energieprijzen.  ( 3 min )

Flink meer jonge mensen vragen een hypotheek aan, meldt De Hypotheker maandag. Dit komt niet alleen doordat de huizenprijzen zijn gezakt, maar ook doordat er inmiddels meer woningen te koop staan en de hypotheekrente licht is gedaald.  ( 3 min )

Huishoudens met een laag inkomen kunnen sinds dinsdagochtend terecht bij het Tijdelijk Noodfonds Energie. Als een groot deel van hun inkomen aan de energierekening opgaat, kunnen zij een gedeeltelijke compensatie voor de hoge energiekosten aanvragen.  ( 3 min )

Cryptoplatform Bitvavo heeft een akkoord bereikt met de failliete cryptobelegger Genesis. Klanten van het platform hadden in totaal 280 miljoen euro uitgeleend aan Genesis, maar konden daar door de financiële problemen bij het bedrijf niet meer bij. Bitvavo krijgt volgens de overeenkomst 80 tot 100 procent van het geleende bedrag terug.  ( 3 min )

Energiebedrijf Vattenfall verlaagt per 1 april zijn tarieven. Daarmee komt het stroomtarief voor 700.000 klanten onder het prijsplafond terecht, vertelt commercieel directeur Cindy Kroon dinsdag aan het AD.  ( 3 min )

Google-moederbedrijf Alphabet geeft een kleine groep testers toegang tot Bard. Dat is zijn chatbot die werkt met kunstmatige intelligentie (AI). Bard moet de concurrentie aangaan met ChatGPT.  ( 3 min )

Ons stroomverbruik neemt de komende jaren sterk toe door bijvoorbeeld meer elektrische auto's op de weg en de snelle groei van het aantal warmtepompen. Tegelijk wordt ook meer wind- en zonne-energie opgewekt. Maar het aanbod en verbruik van elektriciteit gaan uit de pas lopen. Dat levert volgens experts een enorme uitdaging op.  ( 6 min )

De afbouw van de belangrijkste subsidieregeling voor zonnepanelen op woningen staat op losse schroeven, omdat PvdA en GroenLinks vinden dat het kabinet onvoldoende rekening houdt met mensen in sociale huurwoningen. Klopt het dat zij worden getroffen door het afschaffen van de zogeheten salderingsregeling, en wat kan ervoor in de plaats komen?  ( 5 min )

De cao-onderhandelingen voor de dertienduizend werknemers in het streekvervoer zitten muurvast en daar gaat op korte termijn geen verandering in komen. Voorzitter Fred Kagie van de Vereniging Werkgevers Openbaar Vervoer (VWOV) ziet momenteel dan ook niks in de komst van een bemiddelaar. "Misschien is het niet verkeerd dat de sector een tijdje geen nieuwe cao heeft", zegt hij tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

De afbouw van de belangrijkste subsidieregeling voor zonnepanelen op woningen staat op losse schroeven, omdat PvdA en GroenLinks vinden dat het kabinet onvoldoende rekening houdt met mensen in sociale huurwoningen. Klopt het dat zij worden getroffen door het afschaffen van de zogeheten salderingsregeling, en wat kan ervoor in de plaats komen?  ( 5 min )

Artificial intelligence is making headlines again, with Google releasing a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT called "Bard" to early testers.  ( 1 min )

Gaps in retirement savings haunt retirement security in the U.S. Men have 44% more 401(k) savings than women on average, even though women save at higher rates. Here's why.  ( 15 min )

FTX and its officers were estimated to have donated $93 million to politicians and political groups, according to lawyers.  ( 11 min )

U.S. stock markets opened the trading week with declines on Monday, Feb. 6, on concerns about additional tightening moves by the Federal Reserve.  ( 10 min )

If you are thinking of assisting your folks with a home purchase, be sure you understand the financial consequences.  ( 15 min )

An IRAs and a certificate of deposit are two types of investments, one geared toward retirement and the other suitable for short-term savings.  ( 19 min )

A mortgage-backed security (MBS) is an investment similar to a bond that consists of a bundle of home loans bought from the banks that issued them.  ( 19 min )

An unemployment claim is a request an individual makes to a state government to receive temporary payments after having been laid off from a job.  ( 18 min )

Collateralized loan obligations (CLO) are securities backed by a pool of debt, usually loans to corporations with low credit ratings or private equity firms.  ( 19 min )

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment report is a widely watched indicator of economic well-being that directly influences the market.  ( 19 min )

The S&P 500 formed a golden cross on Feb. 3, suggesting January's rally in equities could advance into bull market territory.  ( 10 min )

The house price index (HPI) is a broad measure of the movement of single-family house prices in the United States.  ( 16 min )

Unlike term insurance, whole life policies cover you for life and lets you build savings in a cash value that you can tap for future needs.  ( 18 min )

The dividend payout ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income.  ( 20 min )

The Feb. 8 report will be the company's first since Bob Iger returned as CEO after the board fired Bob Chapek in November.  ( 13 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are SingularityNET (AGIX), Render Token (RNDR), MAGIC (MAGIC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and The Graph (GRT).  ( 14 min )

Disinflation is a slowdown in the rate of price inflation.  ( 15 min )

Gold industry leader Newmont said it has made a $17 billion takeover bid for Australia's Newcrest Mining in a deal that would mark the largest U.S. merger to date in 2023  ( 13 min )

How to avoid tax penalties when using your 401(k) before retirement, by taking a hardship distribution or a loan from your plan.  ( 20 min )

Having the right career skills can make you more competitive and successful, whatever your job or field. Learn what skills will be sought by employers after 2023.  ( 15 min )

MGM reports Q4 results after markets close on Wednesday. Lingering COVID restrictions in China and stringent casino oversight in Macau likely hurt performance.  ( 11 min )

Both Wealthsimple and Betterment have features that appeal to less experienced investors, with plenty of planning tools and zero opening balances.  ( 17 min )

Wealthfront and Betterment both earned spots in our Best Robo-Advisor Awards. We describe their similarities and differences to help you decide which is best for you.  ( 20 min )

In terms of numbers, there are very few categories where Stash outperforms Betterment. This is to be expected as Betterment is one of the top robo-advisors we reviewed.  ( 22 min )

M1 Finance and Betterment are two of our top five robo-advisors, but they offer extremely different services. M1's forte is automated investing, without advice. Betterment is strong when it comes to setting financial goals.  ( 21 min )

FutureAdvisor and Betterment are very different robo-advisories, but they share a similar approach. Both rely heavily on Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) in managing your portfolio, although the specifics of portfolio creation and rebalancing differ.  ( 16 min )

Like many robo-advisors, Ellevest and Betterment share a lot of elements in terms of how accounts are opened and how the portfolios are populated. We dive into the differences.  ( 18 min )

Two solid options. The right one for you will depend on your digital-versus-human preference, the amount you have to invest, and your desire to fine-tune your portfolio.  ( 21 min )

On the surface, Betterment and Fidelity Go share many similarities. However, there are some key differences between Betterment and Fidelity Go that will help you choose the best fit for your money.  ( 20 min )

A robo-advisor pioneer versus an online discount brokerage that has expanded into another area of digital finance.  ( 20 min )

Both of these firms have created solid offerings, so picking between Betterment and Charles Schwab Intelligent Portfolios can be challenging.  ( 19 min )

Mortgage rates rose boldly Friday, erasing a third of a point drop that had taken the 30-year average to a five-month low earlier in the week.  ( 12 min )

Learn how to put your kids through school without being hounded by the taxman.  ( 16 min )

Robinhood reports Q4 2022 financial results on Feb. 8, when the once thriving online brokerage is expected to report another quarter of net losses.  ( 11 min )

A slowcession is term coined for a scenario in which the economy barely grows but doesn’t contract and enter negative territory, either.  ( 15 min )

Analysts will focus on Uber's profitability now that rider demand and driver supply have fully recovered from pandemic declines. Uber reports earnings before markets open Feb. 8.  ( 13 min )

This personal loan calculator will help you calculate monthly payments  ( 15 min )

Investopedia policies regarding editorial, advertising, privacy, and terms of use.  ( 63 min )

The federal funds rate is the target interest rate set by the Fed at which commercial banks borrow & lend their extra reserves to one other overnight.  ( 19 min )

For financial advisors looking for a broker-dealer, it’s wise to understand which ones offer the highest payouts and best services compared to costs.  ( 13 min )

Learn some of the important differences in how the NYSE and Nasdaq operate and the securities that trade on each exchange.  ( 19 min )

Health insurance is a type of contract in which a company agrees to pay some of a consumer's medical expenses in return for payment of a monthly premium.  ( 20 min )

A Board of Governors is a group that oversees the running of an institution, such as the Federal Reserve.  ( 15 min )

Is a high-deductible health plan coupled with a health savings account the best strategy? It depends on your circumstances and the state of your health.  ( 18 min )

A troy ounce is a unit of measurement for precious metal weight that dates to the Middle Ages. One troy ounce is equal to 31.10 grams.  ( 16 min )

U.S. stock markets opened the trading week with declines on Monday, Feb. 6, on concerns about additional tightening moves by the Federal Reserve.  ( 1 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. plans to sell shares after a rally in the stock of the company, which is on the verge of bankruptcy.  ( 25 min )

FTX and its officers were estimated to have donated $93 million to politicians and political groups, according to lawyers.  ( 12 min )

The president intends to discuss the plan during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday.  ( 24 min )

Stocks moving in after-hours: Chegg, Simon Property, Activision Blizzard, Take Two Interactive, Spirit Airlines  ( 45 min )

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Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock sank 24% after the embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 46 min )

As Disney gears up to report its fiscal first quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, one analyst says the future of ESPN is a paramount issue for CEO Bob Iger.  ( 47 min )

Side hustles can help you explore your hobbies and pad your budget.  ( 47 min )

Blink Charging Co. shares sank in late trading Monday, after the electric-vehicle-charging company detailed plans to sell more shares while offering an early...  ( 23 min )

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Chegg Inc. shares sank 20% in after-hours trading Monday after executives guided for a second consecutive year of shrinking sales. The online-education...  ( 23 min )

The social media company continues to struggle with a softer advertising environment.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategist Marko Kolanovic reiterated Monday that investors should fade last week’s Federal Reserve-induced stock-market rally, arguing that the US economy’s disinflationary process could just be “transitory.” Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey and Syria as Rescue Teams ArriveTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing  ( 48 min )

George W. Bush's Social Security privatization plan crashed and burned in 2005. Mike Pence wants to revive it, and you'll pay dearly.  ( 50 min )

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Steve Eisman says some market paradigms get deeply embedded in people’s minds. “They can’t even imagine, at times, that there could be anything else.”  ( 48 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock gained 92% to close at $5.86 on Monday as a recent rally in the nearly-bankrupt retailer continues to gain momentum.  ( 45 min )

Shares of ServiceNow Inc. fell in Monday trading after the company's chief executive disclosed the sale of a sizable chunk of stock.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- As Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc. and other Silicon Valley behemoths look to lighten payrolls after years of feverish hiring, a clear target has emerged: the middle manager. Most Read from BloombergQuakes Kill 2,500 in Turkey and Syria; Millions Lose PowerTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Ove  ( 48 min )

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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.'s stock undefined spiked as much as 120% Monday even as the retailer indicated it has missed payments to debt holders and could file...  ( 22 min )

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported its Q4 earnings today after the bell, clocking key beats in net bookings, EPS, and monthly active users.  ( 46 min )

The debut of ChatGPT has spurred investors to search out and buy up stock in artificial-intelligence plays.  ( 23 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock gained 92% to close at $5.86 on Monday as a recent rally in the nearly-bankrupt retailer continues to gain momentum.  ( 45 min )

With IBM's transformation efforts and its somewhat stable stock price over the year, there's no catalyst to push share prices higher, one analyst says.  ( 25 min )

Gold industry leader Newmont said it has made a $17 billion takeover bid for Australia's Newcrest Mining in a deal that would mark the largest U.S. merger to date in 2023  ( 13 min )

'There’s nothing right now in my collection of metrics telling me that we’re anywhere close to a bottom.' He suggests owning bonds, gold and consumer staples.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alphabet Inc.’s Google is getting its ChatGPT competitor ready for prime time.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonThe company said on Monday that its new conversational AI service, called Bard, would  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Occidental Petroleum Corp. may redeem Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s preferred stock this year as the oil giant prioritizes share buybacks over production growth, said Chief Executive Officer Vicki Hollub. Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Passes 3,400 in Turkey and Syria as Search ContinuesTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesChina Moves From Con  ( 46 min )

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In a turnaround from 2022, analysts have again begun to show improved regard for real estate investment trusts (REITs). While downgrades and lowered price targets dominated REIT news last year, more analysts have been upgrading them since the beginning of 2023. Analysts have also been increasing their price targets on REITs in subsectors across the board. Even when analysts maintain rather than upgrade the stocks, they are still raising price estimates. Take a look at three REITs that are benefi  ( 48 min )

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raised his price target for the electric-vehicle maker's shares to $225 from $200 on Monday.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said it’s temporarily suspending deposits and withdrawals of US dollars using bank accounts, and will work to restart the service soon.Most Read from BloombergQuakes Kill 2,500 in Turkey and Syria; Millions Lose PowerTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesChina Moves From Contrite to Confront  ( 46 min )

Business magnate Warren Buffett has long been hailed as one of the greatest value investors in modern America. Through decades of mergers and acquisitions, great investments and adhering to austere investing principles, Buffett earned this title as well as the title World's Richest Person in 2008. Buffett invested in the early stages of The Coca-Cola Co., American Express Co. and several other modern behemoths, mostly before they were the titans you know today. But even Buffett has made some poo  ( 47 min )

Crude oil prices have sagged in recent weeks amid a surge in supplies. Some analysts are pointing to an autumn drop in global demand as the culprit. Futures on WTI crude oil, the U.S. benchmark, slid for two straight weeks and closed Friday down more than 8.5% on the year. Prices have been pulled d  ( 24 min )

Analysts will focus on Uber's profitability now that rider demand and driver supply have fully recovered from pandemic declines. Uber reports earnings before markets open Feb. 8.  ( 13 min )

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The company raised almost $53 million through the deal. The stock was off double digits.  ( 23 min )

KeyBanc analyst Michael Turits sees slower growth ahead for enterprise software spending. Here's how he would play it.  ( 23 min )

A team of Goldman Sachs strategists lifted their three-month target from 3,600 to 4,000 for the S&P 500, which is up more than 7% so far this year.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Nasdaq debut of a Japanese maker of $555,000 flying motorbikes was a dud after its tie-up with a blank check that valued the company at more than $600 million failed to shake off the gloom surrounding SPAC mergers.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Passes 3,400 in Turkey and Syria as Search ContinuesTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesChi  ( 47 min )

MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett downgrades shares of T-Mobile to Market Perform from Outperform.  ( 23 min )

Avoid locking in losses. Even a part-time job can buy you some time.  ( 25 min )

Tesla is taking the opportunity to ram though some price increases, thanks to Uncle Sam.  ( 46 min )

Many healthcare stocks are surging higher in 2023. Plenty of companies in the sector have seen large inflows recently. Chances are this theme can continue.  ( 45 min )

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The deal would add about 30% to the Denver miner's global gold output, but is the offer rich enough?  ( 15 min )

Shares of Faraday Future were up 16% after the troubled electric-car startup said it raised $135 million in convertible notes to begin production of its first vehicle model. Faraday and many other EV startups that went public in the last few years have been [hit hard](https://www.wsj.com/articles/f  ( 25 min )

Used car buyers looking for a Tesla can pay more than the price of a new vehicle if they are not careful.  ( 23 min )

The tech-heavy Nasdaq represents a collection of more risky stocks than the other major indexes and that is reflected by a poorer performance in bear markets and a better display during bull runs. But the risks associated with the Nasdaq are mere child play compared to edgier funds such as Cathie Wood’s Ark Innovation ETF. Now that really hit the skids during last year’s bear, but the fund is also up 37% year-to-date, putting the Nasdaq's 15% gain in the shade. In fact, throwing more shade the N  ( 48 min )

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U.S. stocks plopped at the open Monday as investors faced another medley of earnings and evaluated the outlook for interest rates following January's blowout jobs report.  ( 47 min )

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Shares of Newmont Corp. dropped 6.1% in premarket trading Monday, after the gold miner confirmed that it made a bid to buy Australia-based Newcrest Mining...  ( 23 min )

Tesla stock rallies toward 3-month high after Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raises price target by about 13%, saying China demand has swung to a 'tailwind'  ( 24 min )

Elon Musk has successfully escaped one of his legal troubles. ICYMI: A jury found Musk was not liable in a class-action securities fraud trial that centered on the Tesla CEO's now infamous "funding secured" tweet. The central question in the lawsuit was whether Musk was liable for losses suffered by shareholders after he posted in August 2018 several messages on Twitter that he had secured funding to take Tesla private.  ( 52 min )

I will be 72 years old on Feb. 10, 2023. I have a traditional individual retirement (IRA) account. Most of the money is tied in stocks, and the stocks this year are way down. If I sell to pay the … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: When Taking RMDs, How Do I Avoid Locking in Losses? I'll Be 72 Years Old Soon, and My Stocks Are ‘Way Down' This Year appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

I'm over age 72. What can I do about avoiding the required minimum distribution (RMD) tax bite? I have a steady stream of other income. -Bernie Tax-deferred accounts, such as 401(k)s and traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs), are potentially great … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm Over Age 72. How Do I Avoid the RMD Tax Bite? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., facing a crisis in late summer as sales plunged and suppliers revolted, insisted its white-collar workers return to the office four days a week.Most Read from BloombergTwin Earthquakes Kill More Than 1,000 in Turkey and SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC Sale  ( 51 min )

Collecting is a pastime to which a great many people are drawn. The satisfaction of having a complete set of old stamps or unearthing a rare bottle of wine is quite easy to understand. However, a less easy-to-understand aspect of … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Collectibles appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Folks are flocking to the Sunshine State. Are you savvy enough to get some exposure?  ( 48 min )

ON Semi expects first-quarter adjusted earnings of between $1.02 a share to $1.14 a share. Analysts are calling for $1.14.  ( 23 min )

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Coming up on February 8th, 2023, ahead of the opening bell, CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is set to release financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022.  ( 48 min )

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Shares of ON Semiconductor Corp. dropped 3.6% in premarket trading Monday, after the maker of semiconductors for the automotive and industrial markets...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tyson Foods Inc. is getting hit by falling prices for beef and chicken that squeezed profits.Most Read from BloombergTwin Earthquakes Kill More Than 1,000 in Turkey and SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationF-22 Makes First Air-to-Air Strike in Chinese Balloon TakedownDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesThe biggest US meat company said Monday that fiscal first-quarter ea  ( 47 min )

Nordstrom’s stock surged last week following a report that activist investor Ryan Cohen is taking a large stake in the retailer  ( 24 min )

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raised his price target for the electric-vehicle maker's shares to $225 from $200 on Monday.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Cummins Inc. tacked on 0.4% in premarket trading Monday, after the engines and powertrains maker reported fourth-quarter sales that rose above...  ( 22 min )

VVIP Ventures LLC, a joint venture between Vinco Ventures Inc. and Icon Publishing LLC, has agreed to acquire the National Enquirer U.S. and U.K. editions,...  ( 22 min )

Add the jobs numbers to a long list of things that don't make sense right now, says Matt Maley, Miller + Tabak.’s chief market strategist.  ( 26 min )

After two major healthcare and life sciences deals at the end of 2022, M&A in the industry could be about to rebound.  ( 23 min )

Tesla raises prices for the Model Y; Dell will be cutting 5% of its workforce; Newmont launches a $17 billion bid for Australian miner Newcrest.  ( 23 min )

Workhorse Group said Lordstown Motors wants to terminate a 2019 agreement inked by the two companies.  ( 15 min )

Goldman brings a voice of reason to the 2023 rally.  ( 46 min )

Silver linings all around.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Rothschild family is planning to take its eponymous French bank private in a deal that values it about €3.7 billion ($4 billion), ending decades of public ownership for one of the most storied names in global finance.Most Read from BloombergHundreds Dead as Earthquakes Hit Turkey and SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationF-22 Makes First Air-to-Air Strike in Chinese Balloon TakedownUS Down  ( 48 min )

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Newmont is pursuing Australia's Newcrest, with rival miners including Canada's Barrick Gold as potential counter bidders.  ( 23 min )

These 4 jumbo CDs outpace their competitors with the highest fixed rates.  ( 26 min )

U.S. stock futures pointed to a second day of losses after an unexpectedly strong jobs report renewed worries about how high the Federal Reserve will have to...  ( 24 min )

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This market acts too perfect. More on this and what else to know in markets on Monday, February 6, 2023.  ( 47 min )

Society in general needs to evolve in its way of thinking of the aging workforce and the older consumer. A handful of employers are already doing it.  ( 27 min )

Ford Motor Co. undefined was downgraded to sell from hold at Deutsche Bank, which also cut its price target to $11 from $13. Analyst Emmanuel Rosner said the...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Don’t be fooled by the recent rally in everything from tech stocks to crypto, says Steve Eisman.Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsThe Neuberger Berman Group portfolio manager, who famously bet agai  ( 50 min )

U.S. home prices might be nearing the bottom, says Goldman Sachs.  ( 47 min )

U.S. gold producer makes second offer after Newcrest rejected an earlier proposal as too low  ( 24 min )

Wells Fargo, Bristol Myers, Darden Restaurants, Webster Financial and Prudential Financial are balanced in returning capital through dividends and buybacks.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Dell Technologies Inc., facing plummeting demand for personal computers, will eliminate about 6,650 jobs, becoming the latest technology company to announce it will let thousands of employees go.Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The stock rout in Gautam Adani’s indebted conglomerate entered a third week as its flagship firm suffered a fresh fundraising setback and a major credit rating agency downgraded the outlook on two of its companies. Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonEarthquake Kills More Than 110 People in Turkey, SyriaUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia retreated as an unexpectedly strong US jobs report raised the prospect of more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, while concern over US-China geopolitical tensions also weighed on sentiment.Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonEarthquake Kills More Than 110 People in Turkey, SyriaUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard Inc. takeover faces a key decision in Britain as the nation’s merger watchdog marks its arrival as a global regulator with findings that could set the trajectory to the mega deal finalizing — or falling apart.Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Ballo  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese stocks extended losses as tension with the US over a suspected spy balloon triggered fears of economic retaliation by the Biden administration. Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsREAD: US Mo  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Newmont Corp. has offered to buy Australia’s Newcrest Mining Ltd. in a $17 billion deal that would strengthen the US mining powerhouse’s position in copper and gold.Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonMagnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes in TurkeyUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the  ( 47 min )

Used car buyers looking for a Tesla can pay more than the price of a new vehicle if they are not careful.  ( 23 min )

ALSO: As crypto prices rise, venture capital into the blockchain space is likely to rise. But will venture firms learn from their past overindulgences in the sector? Bitcoin dips below $23K in early weekend trading before recovering slightly.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Advanced artificial intelligence systems stand to threaten jobs primarily in the financial, legal and technology sectors, according to the latest MLIV Pulse survey.Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonMagnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes in TurkeyUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A US debt default would cause a spike in borrowing costs that squeezes American consumers as well as significant harm to the world economy, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds on Turkey-Syria BorderUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationTrump  ( 47 min )

Alphabet, het moederbedrijf van Google, heeft zijn chatbot Bard beschikbaar gesteld aan een selecte groep testers. De chatbot moet de concurrentie aangaan met ChatGPT.  ( 3 min )

Ons stroomverbruik neemt de komende jaren sterk toe door bijvoorbeeld meer elektrische auto's op de weg en de snelle groei van het aantal warmtepompen. Tegelijk wordt ook meer wind- en zonne-energie opgewekt. Maar het aanbod en verbruik van elektriciteit gaan uit de pas lopen. Dat levert volgens experts een enorme uitdaging op.  ( 5 min )

Het cao-bod van werkgevers in het streekvervoer is komen te vervallen. Daardoor moeten de onderhandelingen opnieuw beginnen.  ( 4 min )

Ons stroomverbruik neemt de komende jaren sterk toe door bijvoorbeeld meer elektrische auto's op de weg en de snelle groei van het aantal warmtepompen. Tegelijk wordt ook meer wind- en zonne-energie opgewekt. Maar het aanbod en verbruik van elektriciteit gaan uit de pas lopen. Dat levert volgens experts een enorme uitdaging op.  ( 5 min )

Door de almaar toenemende drukte en stijgende kosten wordt het steeds minder aantrekkelijk om privé nog een auto te bezitten. Maar hoe reizen we dan over pakweg vijf of tien jaar naar onze bestemming? NU.nl vraagt experts naar hun visie op de mobiliteit van de toekomst en zij sluiten zelfs een soort vliegende bus niet uit.  ( 6 min )

De regels rondom het STAP-budget worden per 28 februari aangepast om misbruik te voorkomen. Dat meldt het ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid (SZW). Zo komt er jaarlijks een maximumaantal toekenningen per opleiding en mogen opleiders geen snoepreisjes of cadeaus meer aanbieden.  ( 3 min )

Het samensmelten van flitsbezorgers Getir en Gorillas heeft tientallen werknemers in Nederland hun baan gekost, schrijft NRC maandag. Die ontslagen vallen bij het samenvoegen van de twee hoofdkantoren. Onder de bezorgers worden vooralsnog geen banen geschrapt.  ( 3 min )

De helft van de bussen van vervoerders die meedoen aan de staking rijdt maandag niet, meldt de Vereniging van Werkgevers in het Openbaar Vervoer (VWOV). Duizenden buschauffeurs, treinconducteurs en machinisten in het streekvervoer leggen hun werk deze week vijf dagen lang verspreid over het land neer.  ( 3 min )

Dell Technologies schrapt zo'n 6.650 banen om kosten te besparen. De Amerikaanse computerfabrikant neemt de maatregel vanwege de sterk afgenomen vraag naar pc's. Dell zag de verkopen van computers het afgelopen jaar met 37 procent dalen.  ( 3 min )

We hadden het afgelopen jaar minder vertrouwen in de overheid dan een jaar eerder. Dat komt volgens onderzoek van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) voornamelijk door de hoge inflatie en de gestegen energierekening, maar ook de coronapandemie speelt hier een rol in.  ( 3 min )

Het directe gevaar van een faillissement van Twitter is afgewend, meldt de nieuwe Twitter-eigenaar Elon Musk. Onder zijn leiding is in de afgelopen maanden ongeveer de helft van het personeel ontslagen. Ook heeft het bedrijf veel kostenbesparingen doorgevoerd.  ( 3 min )

Het wordt voor werkgevers steeds moeilijker om vacatures te vervullen. Volgens uitkeringsinstantie UWV komt dat vooral doordat er in veel gevallen weinig reacties op vacatures binnenkomen en sollicitanten niet over de juiste vaardigheden of werkervaring beschikken.  ( 3 min )

Acties en stakingen zijn aan het begin van dit jaar aan de orde van de dag. Werknemers eisen in verschillende sectoren een hoger loon nu de prijzen van voedingsmiddelen, drank en tabak verder stijgen. En dat zorgt voor een hete winter in de polder. "Ik heb afgelopen maand een ongekend aantal ultimatums ondertekend", zegt CNV-voorzitter Piet Fortuin tegen NU.nl.  ( 4 min )

The public request echoed previous statements but set a February deadline.  ( 46 min )

It might be obvious to point out that an important part of the investing game is to find the stocks that are undervalued — that is, the companies with sound fundamentals that the market is presently not fully appreciating. Luckily for investors, after 2022’s widespread carnage, there are still plenty of names out there still at relatively depressed levels. In fact, even after the strong rallies seen in the year’s opening stretch, such was 2022’s merciless bear, there are scores of stocks out the  ( 51 min )

A historic backlog combined with spiked cancellation rates means buyers finally have some negotiating power over builders.  ( 47 min )

The smaller rival rebuffed the company’s overtures in December and January.  ( 24 min )

Europe imposed a ban Sunday on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the...  ( 24 min )

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Here is what you need to know about the Adani saga.  ( 25 min )

Earnings reports this week fromSimon Property Group, BP, Chipotle, DuPont, Walt Disney, CVS Health, Uber, and PayPal. Plus, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell speaks on Tuesday.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Elon Musk says Twitter Inc. is “trending to breakeven” after he had to save it from “bankruptcy.”Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThe billionaire said in a tweet Sunday that  ( 45 min )

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Wall Street's earnings expectations for the year have been diving, and the news could get worse once they factor in disappointing results from Big Tech.  ( 27 min )

The recent stock market rally and whether momentum can hold up into February will be the main focus of the week ahead while investors continue to parse through a torrent of corporate financial results.  ( 49 min )

A weakening U.S. dollar is seen providing another leg of support for stocks. But an important test may loom, analysts said.  ( 26 min )

The rise of work-from-home opened up tax issues — especially as state residency rules stayed the same.  ( 48 min )

These stocks are displaying bearish tendencies based on their technical patterns.  ( 12 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Ignoring the Federal Reserve’s determination to keep raising rates and hold them there is a wildly profitable trade on Wall Street right now. It’s trying to swim against the rising market that carries risks.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USChina Swings From Contrite to Confrontational in US Ballo  ( 48 min )

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As a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, the IRS is in charge of collecting a cut of your income. Even if you work or live outside the U.S., Uncle Sam will want its rightful share of your earnings because … Continue reading → The post How to Report Foreign Income Without a W-2 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Investing in real estate can assist you in diversifying your investment portfolio by adding physical assets and providing you with a hedge against inflation. If you are a real estate investor, or if you aspire to become one, you will … Continue reading → The post A Simple Trick for Avoiding Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Investments appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Serving in the military is a hard job, with many service members spending long lengths of time away from their family and putting their lives on the line. There are perks that come with service, though, and five states recently … Continue reading → The post These Five States Just Eliminated Income Tax on Military Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 46 min )

Social Security benefits can provide you with a stream of retirement income that is reliable. Deciding when to take benefits is an important question, especially if you're married and hope to qualify for spousal benefits. If you're already taking Social … Continue reading → The post Rules for Switching Social Security Benefits appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

With “cash sweeps,” brokerage firms automatically put uninvested client assets into a low-yielding bank-deposit program.  ( 24 min )

Housing data for December released early this year suggested growing signs of the market bottoming out as the calendar turned from 2022 to 2023.  ( 48 min )

Some homeowners could see higher property-tax bills this year, but there is one recourse: appeal your assessment.  ( 23 min )

Here's a 'shorts' idea in famed underwear name Hanes.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil will rise back above $100 a barrel this year and may face a serious supply problem in 2024 as spare production capacity runs out, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Ballo  ( 47 min )

While a new law increases the age you must withdraw from certain retirement accounts, there are two ways to delay that requirement even longer.  ( 47 min )

Europe imposed a ban Sunday on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the Kremlin's fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine. The ban comes along with a price cap agreed by the Group of Seven allied democracies. The goal is allowing Russian diesel to keep flowing to countries like China and India and avoiding a sudden price rise that would hurt consumers worldwide, while reducing the profits funding Moscow's budget and war.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cracks are appearing in Wall Street’s bullish case for emerging markets as hurdles — from Adani Group’s $108 billion rout to the Federal Reserve’s rate-hiking plans — prompt a more selective approach to investment.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved t  ( 48 min )

The New York State Common Retirement Fund cut stakes in Alibaba, Taiwan Semiconductor, and MGM in the third quarter. It doubled down on Harley-Davidson.  ( 23 min )

There’s more to it than just calculating alimony and child support.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Indian policy makers and regulators stepped in over the weekend to calm frayed nerves over concerns the turmoil surrounding billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate would spill over into the local economy and affect global investor sentiment toward the country.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom  ( 48 min )

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Activity in fed funds—used by banks and government-backed lenders to exchange cash reserves parked at the Fed—surged throughout the past year when the central bank raised interest rates at the fastest pace in decades.  ( 23 min )

The biggest Wester oil companies, Exxon, Chevron and Shell have delivered record profits, but investors are still wary.  ( 26 min )

All investors are after gains, but in trying to find the right stocks to increase a portfolio’s value, are constantly inundated with massive amounts of data. Thus, separating the wheat from the chaff is an arduous process but there are tools to help make sense of it all. TipRanks’ Smart Score is one. The tool collects all the info needed on any given stock and sorts it out into 8 different categories, all known to impact future performance. Combining those factors, they are then distilled into a  ( 49 min )

The IRS is offering EV tax credit for 2023. Here's how much you could get for your Tesla, and which models qualify.  ( 47 min )

Regulation D (Reg D) is a regulation that allows smaller companies to sell securities without registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  ( 16 min )

Many countries are beginning to regulate Bitcoin, while several have banned it from use. Find out more about Bitcoin's legality worldwide.  ( 17 min )

Thanks to a Supreme Court ruling, same-sex couples can now take advantage of marriage tax benefits—or they may end up paying a “marriage penalty.”  ( 20 min )

The bandwagon effect is a phenomenon in which people do something primarily because other people are doing it.  ( 18 min )

Thomas Malthus was an 18th-century British philosopher and economist, best known for his theories about population growth.  ( 16 min )

A limited purpose flexible spending arrangement (LPFSA) is a medical savings plan, for use with a health saving account (HSA), to pay dental and vision expenses.  ( 14 min )

Learn when and how flexible spending accounts (FSAs) expire by imposing an expiration date, a grace period, or a carryover.  ( 16 min )

The mystery of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto endures. Still, here are three people who either claimed or are suspected to be the person.  ( 16 min )

Comprehensive income is the change in a company's net assets from non-owner sources.  ( 17 min )

Out-of-pocket expenses are costs you pay that may be reimbursed by another party, such as an employer. Out-of-pocket insurance costs are not reimbursed.  ( 20 min )

An exempt-interest dividend is a distribution from a mutual fund that is not subject to federal income tax.  ( 16 min )

The saver's tax credit offers people with moderate incomes an incentive to contribute to their retirement accounts.  ( 16 min )

A liquidity trap can occur when consumers and investors hoard cash and refuse to spend even when economic policymakers cut interest rates to stimulate economic growth.  ( 23 min )

A custodial account is a savings account set up and managed by an adult for a minor. Discover how custodial accounts work and their pros and cons.  ( 18 min )

This personal finance guide for military service members and their families helps to navigate the financial challenges of working in the U.S. armed forces.  ( 18 min )

Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 5 min )

Werknemers in het streekvervoer leggen vanaf maandag vijf dagen lang verspreid over het hele land het werk neer vanwege de stukgelopen cao-onderhandelingen. De stakingen kunnen voor veel hinder zorgen. Op voorhand is alleen niet te zeggen wanneer en in welke gebieden.  ( 6 min )

Landen die veel olie leveren moeten mogelijk hun productie verhogen. De vraag uit China, 's werelds op een na grootste olieverbruiker, trekt weer aan. Dat zegt topman Fatih Birol van het Internationaal Energieagentschap (IEA).  ( 3 min )

De Franse premier Élisabeth Borne gaat het aangekondigde plan voor het verhogen van de pensioengerechtigde leeftijd aanpassen. Dat doet ze omdat het plan al tot twee grote landelijke stakingen en protesten heeft geleid. Daarbij gingen meer dan een miljoen Fransen de straat op.  ( 5 min )

Werknemers in het streekvervoer leggen vanaf maandag vijf dagen lang verspreid over het hele land het werk neer. Reden zijn de stukgelopen cao-onderhandelingen. De stakingen kunnen voor veel hinder zorgen bij reizigers. Op voorhand is alleen niet te zeggen wanneer en in welke gebieden precies.  ( 5 min )

Duurt de dag altijd langer dan je telefoon aan wil blijven? Met deze tips zorg je ervoor dat je batterij het iets langer volhoudt.  ( 5 min )

ING maakte deze week bekend de standaard daglimiet te verlagen. Kon je eerst via de app standaard 5.000 euro per dag overmaken, nu wordt dat 2.000 euro. Hiermee wil ING klanten beschermen tegen fraude. Wat zijn eigenlijk je rechten als je slachtoffer bent van bankfraude?  ( 7 min )

Het kabinet gaat de export van chiptechnologie naar China mogelijk beperken. Daarbij kijkt het vooral naar de Nederlandse chipmachinefabrikant ASML. Wat maakt dit bedrijf eigenlijk?  ( 3 min )

De Europese Unie boycot vanaf vandaag Russische olieproducten. EU-lidstaten mogen dus geen producten als diesel of stookolie meer uit Rusland halen. Maar door de grote voorraden zal er in Nederland niet gauw dieselschaarste ontstaan, verwacht energie-expert Hans van Cleef.  ( 5 min )

Technology has changed the way many people invest in their future. Find out how cryptocurrency investments stack up against a Roth IRA.  ( 16 min )

Net worth is the value of the assets a person or corporation owns, minus the liabilities they owe.  ( 18 min )

A revoked IRA is a retirement savings account that is canceled by the account holder seven days or less after it was established.  ( 16 min )

The demand curve is a graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded.  ( 18 min )

Restructuring your business is useful if you can't claim the 20% deduction for pass-through business income. But the rules are complicated.  ( 17 min )

Being married offers many tax benefits, including those for spouses who provide family support while their counterpart works at an income-producing job.  ( 18 min )

A 401(k) plan offers a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. Learn whether you can make contributions to someone else’s 401(k) on their behalf.  ( 17 min )

ERC-20 is a standard for creating a token used in the Ethereum blockchain and virtual machine. Learn how this standard guides token creation.  ( 16 min )

A deferred tax asset is a line item on a company's balance sheet that reduces its taxable income.  ( 17 min )

A policy loan is issued by an insurance company and uses the cash value of a life insurance policy as collateral. Learn how policy loans work and about their risks.  ( 14 min )

A flat tax system applies the same tax rate to every taxpayer regardless of their income bracket. Discover more about the flat tax system here.  ( 17 min )

Continuing claims refers to the number of people who have already filed an initial claim and are still filing for unemployment benefits.  ( 13 min )

A target rate is a key interest rate that a central bank targets to guide monetary policy.  ( 15 min )

Jobs growth is a measure of how many nonfarm jobs the U.S. economy added in the prior month as estimated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  ( 15 min )

The unemployment rate is a closely followed indicator, used by businesses, investors, and others to gauge the state of the U.S. economy.  ( 17 min )

The Consumer Confidence Index is a survey that measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers are regarding their expected financial situation.  ( 14 min )

Total tax is the composite total of all taxes owed by a taxpayer for the year, after credits and deductions.  ( 14 min )

Jurors deliberated for about an hour before rejecting shareholders' fraud claims  ( 11 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Closely held investment group Lone Star Funds has agreed to buy industrial shipping repair and fabrication firm Titan Acquisition Holdings from peers Carlyle Group Inc. and Stellex Capital Management. Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million  ( 45 min )

Bitcoin and Ethereum made moderate moves this week, but other large-cap coins posted sizable gains—including Shiba Inu.  ( 46 min )

The biggest question for Take-Two executives would be the same for gamers and Wall Street analysts: When is the next "Grand Theft Auto" going to drop?  ( 25 min )

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A 401(k) plan offers a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. Learn whether you can make contributions to someone else’s 401(k) on their behalf.  ( 17 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Waning global enthusiasm for aggressive interest-rate increases may dominate the dozen or so central-bank decisions due in the coming week.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftIn  ( 50 min )

Jaimie A. Tuchman Joins Guess & Co. With Over A Decade Of Experience As Corporate Lawyer, Regulatory Lawyer And Litigator  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- It’s been some time since companies could raise cash in debt markets and come away feeling like they got the better end of the deal.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USFor mo  ( 47 min )

Five of the six Bed Bath & Beyond stores in the Kansas City area will be closing in the near future as the struggling retailer fights to stay in business.  ( 15 min )

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If you’re looking to the economy to strategize your career moves in 2023, you might be better off dusting off that old magic eight ball you had in middle school.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Life sciences company Danaher Corp. has expressed takeover interest in contract manufacturer Catalent Inc., according to people familiar with the matter. Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonEarthquake Kills More Than 110 People in Turkey, SyriaUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by th  ( 46 min )

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Innisfree M&A sues Twitter for $1.9 million, saying it hasn’t been paid for services in the months leading up to Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social-media platform.  ( 22 min )

Here's how I'm making out on these names that were down at the end of last year.  ( 12 min )

Small businesses can get a tax benefit for keeping staffers employed, buying an SUV, and meal expenses.  ( 48 min )

We looked at the difference in posttax returns between mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Here’s what we found.  ( 23 min )

A study finds that the appetite for ESG investing goes down when there is an economic shock such as Covid-19 lockdowns.  ( 24 min )

Spotify's decision to not raise prices on its U.S.-based premium subscription plan speaks volumes about the music streaming giant's lack of pricing power according to one bearish analyst.  ( 46 min )

The results will shed light on the evolving state of the economy as companies face a streak of layoffs, consumers slow their spending, and the Fed works to quell inflation.  ( 26 min )

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A half-million-plus gain in January nonfarm payrolls shocks economists, who also didn’t expect the jobless rate to slip to 3.4%. Why the Fed isn’t happy, and why the bulls also might not be.  ( 23 min )

This year’s gains owe to an expansion in stocks’ price/earnings multiples. Meanwhile, earnings estimates are falling.  ( 23 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Amid this year’s rally, Bitcoin has resumed one of its old habits: it’s back to posting big moves on weekends, a phenomenon that’s become an intriguing characteristic of the cryptocurrency market. Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseTho  ( 46 min )

Carriers, trying to meet strong travel demand, are looking to cast a wider net amid a shortage of aviators.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The profit outlook for companies in the S&P 500 Index is rapidly deteriorating — yet analysts can’t raise their stock-price targets fast enough.Most Read from BloombergTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USUS Downs Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon That Lingered  ( 47 min )

Is it time to pull the plug?  ( 48 min )

The pace of AI chatter is picking up on corporate conference calls, with tech leading the way and other industries getting in on the action as well.  ( 26 min )

As socially responsible investing continues to grow more popular, electric vehicles have emerged as a favorite for environmentally conscious investors. Electric vehicles or EVs offer a solution to car and truck emissions, which collectively make up about a quarter of … Continue reading → The post How to Invest in Electric Cars appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

When someone makes an investment, they're obviously hoping that it ends up making them money. Otherwise, there would be no point to the investment. If you do increase your net worth through investments, though, you'll likely have to pay taxes … Continue reading → The post California Capital Gains Tax appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Healthcare is one of the biggest costs you will face in retirement. In fact, by many estimates, it's the single biggest cost for retirees. A representative study by Fidelity found that a 65-year-old couple in 2022 will need more than $315,000 … Continue reading → The post Cost of Healthcare in Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Real estate investments can be lucrative assets. However, they can also incur capital gains taxes that weaken your profits. Fortunately, you can implement tactics that reduce capital gains taxes so you can keep more of your money. Although the IRS … Continue reading → The post Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Investment Property appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The main purpose of a life insurance policy is to take care of your loved ones after you die. However, your life insurance policies can also be significant stores of value. In particular, if you hold one for most of … Continue reading → The post What Is a Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP)? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

If you're buying an investment property, it may make sense to buy it using a limited liability corporation (LLC). While there are certain hurdles you'll have to clear, buying a house with an LLC can have many legal and financial … Continue reading → The post How to Buy a House With an LLC appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

U.S. short seller Hindenburg Research’s allegations of fraud by the conglomerate owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani center on whether his family wielded influence over Mauritius-based investors.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bondholders of Adani Group firms are holding initial conversations with financial advisers and lawyers to weigh their options after the unfolding crisis at the Indian conglomerate sent several dollar obligations into distressed territory.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for  ( 47 min )

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )

Workers between18 and 25 already had $33,000 socked away in their retirement accounts.  ( 46 min )

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You may only live once — but make sure you stay on top of your financial planning too.  ( 48 min )

New to this exclusive club, these names have proven effective long-term compounders of shareholder wealth and dividend income.  ( 17 min )

Most American middle-income households are cutting back on savings or reaching into their nest egg to keep up with the rising cost of living.  ( 46 min )

Have an issue with your current financial adviser or looking to hire a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

For an industry that is generally known to be forward-looking, investment institutions are still trying to make sense of the last two years.  ( 48 min )

Even the world’s richest man can’t have it all.  ( 47 min )

High prices and a lack of affordable models already were keeping some buyers away. Now, higher interest rates and falling used-car prices are alienating even more.  ( 25 min )

Americans born in the postwar boom are entering their golden years. Despite the financial success of their careers, a disturbing number aren’t prepared for the financial challenges ahead.  ( 28 min )

Old Dominion Freight Line, which handles freight shipping logistics, said it will raise its quarterly dividend by 33% to 40 cents from 30 cents.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsGeorge Santos Produced Broadway’s Ill-Fated Spider-Man Musical. At Least, He Claims He DidThe Fed Delivered a Message. Markets Didn’t Hear ItFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseUK stocks just hit a record high, defying the country’s gloomiest economic outlook in decades. Scratch the surfac  ( 47 min )

A pandemic boom attracted scores of Americans seeking gains. Now that some are backing away, the markets risk losing a key support.  ( 26 min )

Stocks are off to a stellar start in 2023, but there's a key conflict that must still be resolved.  ( 25 min )

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A half-million-plus gain in January nonfarm payrolls shocks economists, who also didn’t expect the jobless rate to slip to 3.4%. Why the Fed isn’t happy, and why the bulls also might not be.  ( 23 min )

Brookfield Public Securities Group says three of the themes driving investment opportunities in real assets are decarbonization, deglobalization, and demand for quality.  ( 22 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- China’s all-or-nothing stock market is losing momentum, after three months of what might be best described as forced buying of a deeply oversold asset. Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floati  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A beaming Gautam Adani stood beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, looking relaxed as hundreds of people gathered for the ceremonial signing at the Haifa Port, which the Indian billionaire is co-developing. Most Read from BloombergWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USGeorge Santos Produced Broadway’s Ill-Fated Spider-Man Musical. At Least, He Claims He DidTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit Sanctio  ( 48 min )

Arnault, the world’s richest man, has excelled at acquiring and improving luxury franchises. His pursuit of Tiffany was widely questioned. But now it looks like a big win.  ( 23 min )

This year’s gains owe to an expansion in stocks’ price/earnings multiples. Meanwhile, earnings estimates are falling.  ( 23 min )

Jurors deliberated for about an hour before rejecting shareholders' fraud claims  ( 12 min )

With its packed pipeline, growing R&D spending, and potential deals and share buybacks, there's more to the drugmaker than the market realizes.  ( 38 min )

After Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet said they're curbing costs amid an economic slowdown, traders spared only the iPhone maker  ( 1 min )

Shares of the retailer jumped 28% early Friday, but Cohen will need to contend with the Nordstrom family to make board changes.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Adani’s flagship company, Adani Enterprises, couldn’t sustain a modest reprieve after the offering closed, plunging almost 27% in trade today  ( 1 min )

The Indian conglomerate looked increasingly isolated amid fraud allegations as banks clamp down on using its bonds as margin collateral.  ( 1 min )

Er zijn vooralsnog geen aanwijzingen dat Rusland verantwoordelijk is voor de explosies die eind september de twee Nord Stream-gaspijpleidingen zwaar beschadigden. Dat zegt de Duitse procureur-generaal Peter Frank, die het Duitse onderzoek leidt, tegen Welt am Sonntag.  ( 3 min )

Er zijn vooralsnog geen aanwijzingen dat Rusland achter de explosies zit die eind september de twee Nord Stream-gaspijpleidingen zwaar beschadigden. Dat zegt de Duitse procureur-general Peter Frank, die het Duitse onderzoek leidt, tegen Welt am Sonntag.  ( 3 min )

Geld is een onderwerp dat meer dan eens ruzie tussen vrienden, familie of partners veroorzaakt. Hoe komt het dat geld ons emotioneel zo raakt? En hoe voorkom je dat geld de oorzaak is dat je met vrienden, familieleden of een partner breekt?  ( 6 min )

Het aantal arbeidsmigranten in ons land is de afgelopen jaren flink toegenomen. Op dit moment zijn er 800.000 mensen uit onder meer Oost-Europa werkzaam in de land- en tuinbouw, de verschillende distributiecentra en de bezorging. "Als die vandaag weggaan, wordt het moeilijk om deze vacatures in te vullen", zegt Olaf van Vliet, hoogleraar economie aan de Universiteit Leiden.  ( 5 min )

Het aantal arbeidsmigranten in ons land is de afgelopen jaren flink toegenomen. Op dit moment zijn er 800.000 mensen uit onder meer Oost-Europa werkzaam in de land- en tuinbouw, de verschillende distributiecentra en de bezorging. "Als die vandaag weggaan, wordt het moeilijk om deze vacatures in te vullen", zegt Olaf van Vliet, hoogleraar economie aan de Universiteit Leiden.  ( 5 min )

Steeds vaker is het bedrag dat je bij een kapsalon moet afrekenen afhankelijk van welke kapper jouw haar onder handen heeft genomen. Een kappersbeurt bij een junior kost veel minder dan bij iemand met jaren ervaring. Voor producten bestaat al langer een onderscheid naar wat je betaalt, diensten als een knipbeurt of massage volgen nu in rap tempo.  ( 5 min )

Het aantal arbeidsmigranten in ons land is de afgelopen jaren flink toegenomen. Op dit moment zijn er 800.000 mensen uit onder meer Oost-Europa werkzaam in de land- en tuinbouw, de verschillende distributiecentra en de bezorging. "Als die vandaag weggaan, wordt het moeilijk om deze vacatures in te vullen", zegt Olaf van Vliet, hoogleraar economie aan de Universiteit Leiden.  ( 5 min )

Gas prices are still higher than they were a year ago but they have been easing modestly. AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said prices have steadily fallen every day over the past week,  ( 46 min )

Mentions of the "metaverse" were relatively few and far between in Meta's quarterly earnings call this week — we counted a mere seven mentions compared to 23 for "AI" — but the company's investment into its vision of a VR-connected social future remains colossal. Starting in 2021, Meta began breaking out its Reality Labs VR and AR division into its own segment for financial reporting purposes. Meta reported $13.7 billion in operating losses for Reality Labs for 2022, more than the already jaw-dropping $10.2 billion it sunk into the division in 2021.  ( 46 min )

The bulls are in control as central banks near the end of their tightening cycle—but investors’ confidence could be premature. Plus, market newsletter commentary on fourth-quarter earnings, the Dow Transports, and agricultural commodities.  ( 22 min )

Readers weigh in on a resurgent Chinese economy, investing in ESG funds, the case for Deere, rotating back to defensive sectors, and advice for the Fed.  ( 22 min )

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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. The potential legal action, first reported in the Wall Street Journal, is expected to target a wide array of the e-commerce giant’s business practices.  ( 46 min )

A jury found that Elon Musk was not liable for Tesla investors’ losses, following a weeks-long trial in San Francisco.  ( 45 min )

What new ServiceNow president Chirantan Desai says about his new role and the company's vow not to lay off any employees this year.  ( 14 min )

Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 24 min )

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A group of YouTube contractors went on strike today outside the Google office in Austin, Texas, after the tech giant announced a return to office by Feb. 6. The workers are employed by Cognizant, which is a subcontractor for Google parent company Alphabet.  ( 46 min )

Bank of America Corp. said in a filing late Friday that its board has approved a 6.3% cut on Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan’s pay in 2022. Moynihan...  ( 23 min )

The combined revenue at the five megacap tech firms rose just 1% in the recent quarter.  ( 23 min )

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U.S. markets traded lower on Friday, Feb. 3, with a blowout jobs report raising questions about potentially higher interest rates.  ( 12 min )

We may be in a new bull market for stocks. But the bad news is the rally may have already gotten ahead of itself.  ( 19 min )

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Emergent is owner of 56 million shares of online brokerage Robinhood.  ( 45 min )

Uber will report fourth-quarter earnings after markets close Wednesday, Feb. 8. Here's an analysis of how the company's stock has performed after each of its last twelve earnings announcements.  ( 11 min )

Unemployment rate is lowest since 1969, as some employers continue to hire new workers — especially in key industries.  ( 46 min )

The company last year moved into nearly 200,000 square feet in Brisbane — enough space for 400 people.  ( 15 min )

Treasury yields jump Friday after a much stronger-than-expected U.S. January jobs report clouded investor expectations for the Federal Reserve to end its...  ( 24 min )

There are no age restrictions, but other eligibility rules govern both Roth and traditional IRAs.  ( 16 min )

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Microchip attributes its semiconductor market resilience to solid demand from industrial, automotive, aerospace, data center and communications industries, which make up 86% of the company’s net sales.  ( 14 min )

This is a TikTok challenge you don’t want to get behind.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil tumbled to the lowest levels since early January as long-term headwinds overwhelmed the positive sentiment from a strong US jobs report.Most Read from BloombergTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the  ( 46 min )

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Companies like Google and Meta say to expect AI rollouts "very soon," but startups like OpenAI still pose a huge threat.  ( 48 min )

Wall Street didn't listen to Powell two days ago. Now look what happened.  ( 25 min )

Google worked to reassure investors and analysts on Thursday during its quarterly earnings call that it’s still a leader in developing AI. The company’s Q4 2022 results were highly anticipated as investors and the tech industry awaited Google’s response to the popularity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which has the potential to threaten its core business. During the call, Google CEO Sundar Pichai talked about the company’s plans to make AI-based large language models (LLMs) like LaMDA available in the coming weeks and months.  ( 48 min )

Apple's Q1 saw revenue decline, but there were good signs in the earnings report too.  ( 46 min )

In an interview on Friday with CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street,' co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor shared his thoughts on bitcoin.  ( 24 min )

22V Research put together a list of candidates, and said many are likely to see reversals in February.  ( 23 min )

RBC Capital Markets lowered its rating on Boeing due to constraints it sees in smaller vendors in the supply chain.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Just minutes before the monthly jobs report was published on Friday, a trader placed a risky bet in federal funds futures that ended up paying off in a big way.Most Read from BloombergTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloo  ( 46 min )

Biotech stocks give a whole new meaning to risk/reward plays. Unlike names inhabiting other areas of the market, these tickers can witness explosive movements in the blink of an eye, giving them a Street reputation for their high volatility. So, how are investors supposed to determine which biotech stocks are capable of outperforming the rest? Tracking the analyst community’s activity can be an effective strategy. The pros, who have in-depth knowledge of the industry, offer insight into many bio  ( 48 min )

Sherwin-Williams stock slid after a disappointing outlook, and CEO John Morikis bought $500,000 of shares.  ( 23 min )

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These names have joined the ranks of the world's most elite dividend growth companies as Dividend Aristocrats and/or Dividend Kings.  ( 17 min )

Wall Street analysts share their takes on the latest jobs report.  ( 49 min )

Both pensions and Social Security provide an income stream to retirees, but they differ widely on how they're structured and funded. Learn the differences.  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Meme-stock posterchild AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.’s strategy to raise cash has placed it in the crosshairs of arbitrage traders who see a golden opportunity to profit from a shake-up in its share structure.Most Read from BloombergWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USUS Weighs Calling Off Blinken Visit to China Over Suspected Spy BalloonMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani’s $108 Billion Crisis Shakes Inve  ( 47 min )

Shares of Warren Buffett's conglomerate are flat year to date, while the S&P 500 index is up 8.6%. Berkshire also is behind the index over the past five, 10, and 20 years.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alphabet Inc.’s Google has invested almost $400 million in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, which is testing a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, according to a person familiar with the deal.Most Read from BloombergTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About  ( 47 min )

Investors remain on the lookout for this from Ford.  ( 46 min )

Shares in troubled Adani Enterprises gyrated Friday, tumbling 30% and then rebounding after more than a week of heavy losses that have cost it tens of...  ( 25 min )

A few more electric vehicle models now qualify for the federal EV tax credit, including GM's Cadillac Lyric, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla's five-seater Model Y, thanks to a change by the U.S. Treasury. The U.S. Treasury Department updated Friday the vehicle classification standard, revising a definition that determines which EVs are eligible for clean vehicle tax credits available under the Inflation Reduction Act. The change, which automakers had lobbied the Biden administration for, comes down to one question: what makes a vehicle a sedan, SUV, crossover or wagon?  ( 45 min )

Gold markets have fallen rather drastically during the trading session on Friday after we have seen the jobs ever come out much hotter than anticipated.  ( 45 min )

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Boeing Co. faces ongoing supply-chain challenges that will limit upside from jet deliveries and create an overhang on investor sentiment, analyst says.  ( 22 min )

Tesla shares are trading higher today as the IRS updated its criteria for what qualifies as an SUV, and this means more EV tax credits are available.  ( 46 min )

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The company's revenue from its auto segment rose 41% in fiscal 2022.  ( 22 min )

The company's CFO warned that spending weakened in the quarter, a reverse of the trend usually seen at the end of the year.  ( 23 min )

The Internal Revenue Service has raised the price limits for eligibility for the Tesla Model Y, Ford Mach-E, and Cadillac Lyriq.  ( 22 min )

Upbeat on the prospects for enterprise-focused generative AI search software, D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria initiated coverage of C3.ai stock with a Buy rating.  ( 22 min )

Wall Street was raising their target prices on shares of Amazon, as main street was selling. The e-commerce giant is about investing in a long game, say many...  ( 25 min )

Apple's quarter was far from clean. Same for its earnings call.  ( 46 min )

Ford reports "sweeping leadership changes," as Buffalo's new plant manager has yet to be announced.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The magnitude of the plunge in stocks tied to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is rivaled by only a handful of short-seller campaigns in history.Most Read from BloombergWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USUS Weighs Calling Off Blinken Visit to China Over Suspected Spy BalloonMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysUS Postpones Blinken China Visit in Uproar Over Alleged Spy BalloonAdani’s $108 Billion Crisis Shakes Inve  ( 49 min )

The British pound has gotten hammered during the trading week, as we are now below the 50-Week EMA. Ultimately, this is a market that looks as if it’s going to be threatened significant support underneath.  ( 46 min )

The Euro has initially rallied during the trading week but gave back all of the gains to show signs of exhaustion.  ( 46 min )

The Denver company's stock has fallen nearly 75% in the past three years and its CEO resigned in December.  ( 16 min )

Higher interest rates and the return of more typical business cycles could mean brighter days for value stocks, international markets, and bonds.  ( 23 min )

Yes, there's math. No, it's not that hard.  ( 48 min )

CEO Pat Gelsinger and Chief Financial Officer David Zinsner scooped up shares on the open market after the chip maker issued disappointing guidance.  ( 22 min )

'Can somebody count part of the mortgage as a deduction? What about utilities and cable?' a reader asks.  ( 25 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. shares tumbled the most in four months after the carmaker missed earnings expectations, blaming poor execution and continued supply shortages.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysWhat You Need to Know About the Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionAdani’s $108 Billion Crisis Shakes Investors’ Faith in IndiaHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismTh  ( 47 min )

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The year has started well for stock market investors, no doubt of that. The S&P 500 has jumped 9%, and the NASDAQ is up nearly 17%. While this doesn’t reverse last year’s losses, the gains, prompted by several releases of positive economic data, do indicate a shift to more positive investor sentiment. But there is always a voice of caution, and today it’s coming from JPMorgan strategist Marko Kolanovic, who warns that the stock rally likely won’t last – and that it has only postponed, not ended,  ( 49 min )

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With an average retirement balance of just $202,000, baby boomers could find themselves pinched for retirement income, according to a new survey from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. Using the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals, that balance would produce … Continue reading → The post Here's How Retirees Can Turn $6,000 Into a $150,000 Retirement Bonus appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 46 min )

There are plenty of ways to minimize your tax liability and that’s especially true when you have worked hard to sock away retirement money. Tax advisors are constantly searching for new ways to avoid paying taxes on IRA withdrawals. There … Continue reading → The post How Can I Avoid Paying Taxes on IRA Withdrawals? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

U.S. stock futures were lower early Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report and weaker-than-expected tech earnings.  ( 47 min )

The Labor Department published its monthly jobs report for January at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday. Here are the highlights, compared to Wall Street estimates.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cathie Wood’s funds had a scorching start to the year and she wants investors to know it.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionWhat You Need to Know About the Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USAdani’s $108 Billion Crisis Shakes Investors’ Faith in IndiaHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismThe founder and chief executive officer of ARK Investment Management s  ( 48 min )

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The 99-year-old investing legend has spoken.  ( 47 min )

A large percentage of the shares in companies exposed to crypto have been sold short. Price jumps point to short squeezes—and more could come.  ( 22 min )

Have you ever wondered why trillions of investment dollars are indexed to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index but almost nothing (relatively speaking) is tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average? Go no further than yesterday’s market.  ( 48 min )

The company is starting to come clean about its flabby manufacturing and inefficient engineering.  ( 23 min )

The latest rates on certificates of deposit  ( 23 min )

Apple's quarter was far from clean. Same for its earnings call.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Cigna Corp. bounced 1.1% in premarket trading Friday, after closing the previous session at a 3 1/2-month low, after the health insurer reported...  ( 23 min )

Fiscal first-quarter revenue of $117.2 billion at Apple falls 5% from a year earlier, marking the first quarterly revenue decline for Apple in almost four years. Earnings at Alphabet and Amazon miss analysts' estimates.  ( 22 min )

The power of compound interest can help you make huge gains in the market when saving for retirement  ( 47 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 24 min )

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Edible Garden AG Inc (NASDAQ: EDBL) has priced its upsized underwritten public offering of 1.6 million units, with each unit consisting of one share and one warrant to purchase one share. Each unit is being sold at a public offering price of $6.30 per unit. The warrants in the units will be immediately exercisable at $6.30 per share and will expire five years from the date of issuance. The shares of common stock and accompanying warrants can only be purchased together in this offering, but will  ( 45 min )

Most investors kept up their savings rate in 2022 and resisted trading their retirement funds, Vanguard data show.  ( 24 min )

Ryan Cohen may try to remove the former Bed Bath & Beyond CEO from Nordstrom's board, The Wall Street Journal reported.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US stock rally has already gone too far, and investors face brutal declines if economic growth crumbles in the second half of the year, Bank of America Corp. strategists say.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismAdani’s $108 Billion Crisis Shakes Investors’ Faith in IndiaAdani’s $58 Billion Wealth Wipeout in Six Days Has Fe  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. have told some clients that bonds related to Gautam Adani’s business empire can offer value due to the strength of certain assets.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismAdani’s $58 Billion Wealth Wipeout in Six Days Has Few ParallelsHow Extreme Bets Fueled an $11.4 Billion Fortun  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks and US equity futures dropped as disappointing earnings from Apple Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc. poured cold water on the rally fueled by investor optimism that rates are getting close to peaking.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismAdani’s $58 Billion Wealth Wipeout in Six Days Has Few ParallelsPorsc  ( 47 min )

Chinese internet search provider Baidu is looking into investments in artificial intelligence, notably autonomous driving technology. The company’s “robotaxi” fleet should double this year to 2,000.  ( 23 min )

Time is running out for a last-minute acquisition of Buybuy Baby, which consistently outperforms Bed Bath & Beyond stories.  ( 22 min )

Boeing's CEO said this week the market for new jets is “as strong as I’ve ever seen it in my career,” though he declined to share details on any new production goals.  ( 15 min )

Linde has been making major investments in hydrogen deals, and is increasingly moving into low- or no-carbon production methods. Earnings could take a few years to develop, but now may be a buying opportunity.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Pressure mounted for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to quickly address concerns over his conglomerate’s financial health as a brutal stock rout wiped out more than half of the value of his companies. Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismAdani’s $58 Billion Wealth Wipeout in Six Days Has Few ParallelsPorsche Blunder Puts $148,  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- From Intel Corp. to SK Hynix Inc., some of the world’s largest semiconductor makers stunned investors with brutal losses heading into 2023. But two Asian companies — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Samsung Electronics Co. — navigated the turmoil with greater agility, underlining a changing of the guard.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air T  ( 48 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Meme-stock investor Ryan Cohen has built a sizable stake in Nordstrom Inc. and aims to replace at least one of the department store chain’s directors, according to a person familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismPorsche Blunder Puts $148,000 Sportscar on Sale for Just $18,000How Extreme Bets Fueled an $1  ( 47 min )

Oil and gas companies tapped the Permian Basin in a big way in 2022.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Long-time Bitcoin holder Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. last month sold the token for the first time as its price soared, a step the crypto miner said would help fund operating costs.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismAdani’s $58 Billion Wealth Wipeout in Six Days Has Few ParallelsHow Extreme Bets Fueled an $11.4 Billion For  ( 46 min )

Qualcomm Inc. shares fall in the extended session after the chip maker forecast that inventory clearance would persist in the first half of the year, while...  ( 24 min )

Apple CEO Tim Cook weighed in Thursday on the company missing some financial results estimates and its hiring. He spoke with FOX Business correspondent Susan Li.  ( 46 min )

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Indexed universal life insurance as several differences from IRA and 401(k) funds. Learn about the pros and cons of these retirement strategies.  ( 16 min )

Uber will report fourth-quarter earnings after markets close Wednesday, Feb. 8. Here's an analysis of how the company's stock has performed after each of its last twelve earnings announcements.  ( 11 min )

Manufacturers stand to benefit as the Treasury Department announced that more electric vehicles (EVs) will be eligible for federal tax credits.  ( 10 min )

U.S. markets traded lower on Friday, Feb. 3, with a blowout jobs report raising questions about potentially higher interest rates.  ( 10 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 12 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and collected the best 15-year loan offers.  ( 20 min )

After Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet said they're curbing costs amid an economic slowdown, traders spared only the iPhone maker  ( 12 min )

There are no age restrictions, but other eligibility rules govern both Roth and traditional IRAs.  ( 16 min )

Coming up next week: more company earnings, consumer sentiment update, U.K. GDP figures  ( 13 min )

Female leadership at all government levels has increased significantly, but gender equality remains elusive—especially for nontraditional identities.  ( 19 min )

Full employment is a situation in which all available labor resources are being used in the most economically efficient way.  ( 20 min )

Learn how withdrawals from 457 deferred-compensation plans are taxable but not subject to the same rules and restrictions as 401(k) and 403(b) plans.  ( 16 min )

The coefficient of determination is a measure used in statistical analysis to assess how well a model explains and predicts future outcomes.  ( 15 min )

Sales smashed records set during the 2008 financial crisis.  ( 10 min )

The slowing economy would normally cause unemployment to rise, but nothing is normal about the pandemic-era economy.  ( 13 min )

The 30-year mortgage average has dropped almost a third of a point across the past three days, sinking to a five-month low.  ( 11 min )

Unemployment insurance is a benefit for workers who have lost their jobs and meet certain eligibility requirements.  ( 21 min )

Shares of the retailer jumped 28% early Friday, but Cohen will need to contend with the Nordstrom family to make board changes.  ( 11 min )

Systematic and cluster sampling differ in how they pull sample points from the population. See our guide to systematic and cluster sampling.  ( 19 min )

Both pensions and Social Security provide an income stream to retirees, but they differ widely on how they're structured and funded. Learn the differences.  ( 18 min )

The labor force participation rate is a measurement of an economy’s active workforce. In 2022, the rate hovered above 62%.  ( 24 min )

We'll show you how to set yourself up to retire in style.  ( 20 min )

There are a few advantages, along with some significant drawbacks, to using assets targeted for your retirement to pay off your mortgage balance.  ( 20 min )

There are many methods used by the government to control inflation; one popular method is contractionary monetary policy.  ( 17 min )

The Martingale system is a system in which the dollar value of trades increases after losses, or position size increases with a smaller portfolio size.  ( 16 min )

A discrete distribution is a statistical distribution that shows the probabilities of outcomes with finite values.  ( 16 min )

We compared portfolio management, usability, and fees from the best robo-advisors. This list will help you find the best automated portfolio builders for your needs.  ( 34 min )

The U.S. economy added 517,000 jobs in January, more than double the expected amount, pushing the unemployment rate to the lowest since 1969 and complicating the Federal Reserve’s effort to tame inflation.  ( 12 min )

Why catch-up contributions aren't part of Actual Deferral Percentage testing and how the IRS levels the playing field via non-discrimination tests.  ( 12 min )

Both an HSA and a 401(k) are for tax-advantaged savings—the former for health expenses only, and the latter for retirement.  ( 18 min )

Legendary investor Ray Dalio on why diversifying your portfolio and understanding economic cycles are essential for investing today.  ( 12 min )

Compare mortgage rates across 18 different products for both purchase and refinance and see how they stack up across the country.  ( 20 min )

Monthly tracking report for credit card interest rates from Investopedia's database of more than 300 cards. These are the current rates as of Febraury 2023.  ( 15 min )

An operating expense is an expenditure that a business incurs as a result of performing its normal business operations.  ( 16 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 20-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 20 min )

Royal Caribbean posts Q4 2022 results before markets open on Feb. 7. The company is expected to post rising revenue but return to a loss after reporting its first profitable quarter in years in Q3.  ( 13 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 10-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 22 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best jumbo mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 25 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 30-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 13 min )

Learn how to open a Roth individual retirement account or convert a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA, including the pros and cons and potential tax consequences.  ( 19 min )

Compare mortgage refinance rates across 18 different products, from 30-Year Fixed to 5/6 ARMs and everything in between.  ( 14 min )

The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 was one of the largest tax-reduction measures in U.S. history. It reduced tax rates and introduced new tax credits.  ( 17 min )

The Investopedia Anxiety Index is a gauge of investor sentiment based on the behavior of over 20 million Investopedia readers around the world.  ( 14 min )

Getting divorced can affect your tax filing if you have kids. Learn which deductions and credits you may be eligible to claim as a divorced parent.  ( 19 min )

Owners of small businesses have several choices when it comes to saving for retirement. When does it make sense to choose a solo 401(k) versus a SEP plan?  ( 15 min )

U.S. markets traded lower on Friday, Feb. 3, with a blowout jobs report raising questions about potentially higher interest rates.  ( 1 min )

Manufacturers stand to benefit as the Treasury Department announced that more electric vehicles (EVs) will be eligible for federal tax credits.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock markets were mixed on Feb. 2, 2023, with soaring tech stocks leading the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher but the Dow closing slightly lower.  ( 1 min )

De verkoop van warmtepompen neemt een hoge vlucht. Maar hoe zit het met het geluid dat die dingen produceren en kan je daar iets aan doen?  ( 5 min )

De Bijenkorf stopt met de Franse en Duitse webshops. Door stijgende kosten heeft het Nederlandse warenhuis besloten zich te richten op de Nederlandse en Vlaamse markt. Het verdwijnen van de webshops zal ten koste gaan van een aantal banen in Nederland, laat de Bijenkorf weten.  ( 2 min )

Duitsers hebben eind januari te weinig gas bespaard, vindt de Duitse energietoezichthouder. Ze bespaarden in de tweede helft van januari maar 8,6 procent op hun gasverbruik ten opzichte van normaal verbruik tussen 2018 en 2021, terwijl het Duitse doel 20 procent besparing is. Nederlanders blijven wel zuinig aan doen.  ( 4 min )

Rusland ziet geen reden om de productie van diesel en kerosine te verminderen als reactie op het Europese importverbod, melden Russische persbureaus. Het importverbod gaat zondag in.  ( 3 min )

Amazon deed het vorig jaar minder goed dan verwacht. De omzet steeg met 9 procent, maar het bedrijf zette een stevig verlies van 2,7 miljard dollar (zo'n 2,47 miljard euro) in de boeken. Toch verwacht de webwinkel niet dat verdere reorganisaties nodig zijn na de grote ontslagronde die het begin dit jaar doorvoerde.  ( 3 min )

Treinpersoneel in het streekvervoer sluit zich aan bij de eerder aangekondigde staking in het regionaal vervoer die volgende week zal plaatsvinden. Dat laat vakbond FNV vrijdag weten. De staking zal vijf dagen duren.  ( 2 min )

De Turkse inflatie zakt langzaam maar zeker, net als in veel West-Europese landen. Maar waar de prijsstijgingen in Nederland onder de 10 procent zijn beland, is de inflatie in Turkije ook in januari nog 57,7 procent op jaarbasis.  ( 4 min )

De protesten in een iPhone-fabriek in China hebben Apple veel geld gekost. Door de oproer zijn in de laatste drie maanden van vorig jaar minder iPhones gemaakt. Daardoor kon het techbedrijf minder toestellen verkopen en daalde de totale omzet met 5,5 procent.  ( 4 min )

De loonsverhogingen die zijn afgesproken in de cao's die afgelopen maand zijn afgesloten, komen gemiddeld uit op 5,5 procent. Dat blijkt uit voorlopige cijfers van werkgeversvereniging AWVN die NU.nl heeft opgevraagd. In januari 2022 bedroeg de gemiddeld afgesproken verhoging 2,5 procent.  ( 3 min )

De Tweede Kamer is blij met het verbod op doxing dat het kabinet heeft voorgesteld, al mag het van het parlement op sommige punten nog wel wat strenger. Zo wil de Kamer een hogere maximale straf voor het delen van persoonsgegevens om iemand te intimideren.  ( 4 min )

Royal Caribbean posts Q4 2022 results before markets open on Feb. 7. The company is expected to post rising revenue but return to a loss after reporting its first profitable quarter in years in Q3.  ( 1 min )

Apple (AAPL) reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, falling short of expectations on profit, revenue, and iPhone sales.  ( 1 min )

Ford said Thursday that it has sold almost its entire Rivian stake. It's paying a special dividend with the cash raised.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A Japanese maker of flying motorbikes will list on the Nasdaq stock exchange and start trading as early as Friday in New York, making it the fifth company from the Asian nation to join the tech-heavy bourse, according to people familiar with the matter. Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismAdani’s $108 Billion Crisis Shakes In  ( 46 min )

iPhone, Mac and wearables sales came in well short of expectations in the latest quarter, raising new questions about consumer demand in a weakening economy.  ( 22 min )

Stocks moving in after hours: Amazon, Alphabet, Apple  ( 44 min )

The blue-chip index is up just 2.7% year to date, behind the S&P 500's 8.9% gain  ( 22 min )

The drugs allowed patients to lose as much of 20% of their weight in clinical trials.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Gilead Sciences Inc. rose more than 5% in the extended session Thursday after the pharma company reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales above...  ( 22 min )

Car maker Ford's fourth-quarter earnings per share missed analyst forecasts. The operating-profit outlook met expectations, however.  ( 22 min )

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Bill.com Holdings shares dropped in the extended session Thursday after the business automation software company's revenue outlook struggled to meet Street.  ( 22 min )

By establishing a family limited liability company (LLC), parents can distribute assets to their children with significant tax savings.  ( 19 min )

Ford Motor Co. late Thursday reported mixed quarterly results, with Chief Executive Jim Farley saying that the auto maker left $2 billion in profit on the...  ( 23 min )

Apple's iPhone sales fell short of analysts' expectations in Q1.  ( 44 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Anyone who lived through the 2020 bull market knows: investors, especially of the retail ilk, can stomach a lot of pain. However dark is the here and now, light beckons at the end of the tunnel.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 BillionHong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Air Tickets to Revive TourismAdani’s $58 Billion Wealth Wipeout in Six Days Has Few ParallelsPorsche Blunder Puts $148,000 Spo  ( 49 min )

Amazon reported its least profitable holiday quarter since 2014 and biggest annual loss on record Thursday, along with a forecast miss.  ( 23 min )

Amazon reported its Q4 2022 earnings on Feb. 2.  ( 44 min )

Starbucks reported quarterly results that mostly missed expectations.  ( 45 min )

Google parent Alphabet reported earnings below analysts' expectations on Thursday.  ( 45 min )

This surcharge—known as IRMAA—can be hefty.  ( 48 min )

One of 3M’s largest investors has raised concerns about Chief Executive Mike Roman’s leadership and questioned whether a change may be needed at the top of the manufacturing giant.  ( 23 min )

AI-related stocks are rallying as investors look for ways to make money off the hottest topic on Wall Street: artificial intelligence.  ( 45 min )

Have a question about working with your financial adviser or looking to hire a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

The Dow Jones Industrial Average's undefined selloff, in the face of a big rally in the broader stock market, is mostly the fault of one company's stock....  ( 22 min )

“A cryptocurrency is not a currency, not a commodity, and not a security,” Munger said Wednesday in a WSJ op-ed. “It’s a gambling contract."  ( 47 min )

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold 1.55 million Hong Kong-listed shares of electric vehicle maker BYD Co, Ltd (OTC: BYDDF) (OTC: BYDDY) for RMB$351.81 million ($44.85 million). The sale lowered Berkshire's holdings in BYD to 12.9% on January 27, down from 13.04%, Reuters reports. Berkshire, which started selling the BYD shares in late August, has accumulatively reduced its holding by more than a third. Buffett's company acquired 225 million BYD shares in 2008, giving it a 20.49% stake. BYD  ( 45 min )

U.S. stocks were mixed at the open on Thursday, with tech stocks leading the way up following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike and ahead of another batch of corporate earnings, most prominently from technology titans.  ( 48 min )

Tesla's price cuts will make it harder for everyone else in EVs, says longtime bull Cathie Wood.  ( 47 min )

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Want to be a 401(k) millionaire? Here are some tips to get you on the right path.  ( 18 min )

The stock options market has priced "straddles" to imply larger-than-usual post-earnings moves for Apple, Alphabet and Amazon earnings.  ( 24 min )

Carvana (CVNA) closed 5% higher after rallying as much as 33% on Thursday. Shares of the used car platform had rallied a total of 111% over the previous five sessions.  ( 45 min )

Carvana (CVNA) is up again another 33% after gaining 111% over the previous five session. The used car platform's shares are up 282% year-to-date.  ( 46 min )

Carvana (CVNA) is up again another 33% after gaining 111% over the previous five session. The used car platform's shares are up 282% year-to-date.  ( 46 min )

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio no longer thinks "cash is trash." In fact, just the opposite.  ( 23 min )

"I have consistently received assurances from Elara Capital that it is compliant with its legal obligations and in good standing with regulatory bodies."  ( 49 min )

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In January, Ford sold 5,247 electric vehicles in the U.S., down from 7,823 sold in December.  ( 22 min )

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The satellite radio service SiriusXM sees flat revenue in 2023, amid weak consumer spending and soft auto sales.  ( 22 min )

Intel's troubles have been underscored in recent weeks.  ( 13 min )

This year has started with a ‘bang’ for stocks, a January rally that saw the S&P gain 6% and the NASDAQ jump 11%, a welcome change in mood from the volatile declines we saw in 2022. Even so, there is still a degree of caution. Last year’s headwinds are still with us, in the form of stubbornly high inflation and interest rates at decadal highs. For the average investor, charting a course through these waters is a daunting task. It is in time like this that some expert advice might provide a clear  ( 49 min )

The company failed to pay more than $28 million in interest payments on three tranches of notes due Feb. 1.  ( 22 min )

Amazon is set to report its Q4 2022 earnings on Feb. 2.  ( 46 min )

The Federal Reserve raised rates a quarter point Wednesday. That's likely good news for savers.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Hanesbrands Inc. plummeted 20.7% in morning trading Thursday, putting them on track for the worst one-day performance in nearly 15 years, after the...  ( 22 min )

Google parent Alphabet will report its Q4 earnings after the bell on Thursday.  ( 46 min )

Apple will report its Q1 earnings on Thursday after the bell as global smartphone sales flag.  ( 46 min )

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Ford earnings are on deck tonight with the company's latest earnings report coming after blowout figures from GM were reported earlier this week.  ( 46 min )

The apparel maker eliminated its dividend to shore up its balance sheet as sales continue to slump.  ( 22 min )

When a loved one passes away, it can be an emotional experience. Unfortunately, handling the deceased's finances can add to this stress. While most people know that you need to file a final tax return for the deceased, most people … Continue reading → The post Income in Respect of a Decedent (IRD) appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

If you're looking to receive passive income with your investments, there are many ways to do it. While your best choice will depend on certain factors, such as your age and risk tolerance, there are many ways to invest $20,000. … Continue reading → The post How to Invest $20,000 for Passive Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

When you need another stream of income for retirement, you might consider an annuity. You purchase the annuity from an insurance company and receive payments back at a later date. Before buying an annuity, it's important to consider how much … Continue reading → The post How Much Does a $300,000 Annuity Pay Per Month? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Change doesn't have to be bad.  ( 49 min )

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U.S. stocks and bonds rallied on Wednesday, much to the chagrin of traders who had ramped up bearish bets on the expectation that Federal Reserve Chairman...  ( 25 min )

The Euro initially shot higher during the trading session on Thursday, but then turned around to show signs of weakness by the time New York it’s on board.  ( 45 min )

Wall Street's consensus estimate calls for Qualcomm to report $9.6 billion in revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.36.  ( 22 min )

Tesla stock soared 41% in January, its best month since October 2021, leaving investors breathless and wondering what to do next.  ( 22 min )

Amazon.com Inc. is expected to deliver a profit for its holiday quarter, but not enough to offset its losses from earlier in 2022.  ( 24 min )

Shares of Desktop Metal Inc. jumped 6.5% toward a two-month high in premarket trading Thursday, after the Boston-based 3D printing company said it would lay...  ( 22 min )

Bristol Myers posts fourth-quarter earnings of $1.82 a share on revenue of $11.4 billion.  ( 22 min )

In our call of the day, LaDuc says cash is the place to be and that investors are "being paid to wait. They're getting very favorable 4.5% on their sitting...  ( 27 min )

Shares of Genius Group Ltd. soared 28.1% toward a 5 1/2-month high in premarket trading Thursday, after the the Singapore-based education company, said it...  ( 22 min )

The pharmaceutical company said quarterly revenue fell 9% to $7.30 billion.  ( 23 min )

An earlier version of this article had an incorrect FactSet consensus number for 2023 adjusted EPS. It has been corrected. Quest Diagnostics Inc. posted net...  ( 22 min )

Apple's Phone business was hit by COVID-19 curbs in China. The company's upcoming earnings report will show how deeply the company was impacted.  ( 24 min )

Honeywell beats earnings estimates by 1 cent. Guidance for 2023 also tops Wall Street estimates, if investors are willing to back out pension headwinds from the numbers.  ( 22 min )

Shares of ConocoPhillips edged up 0.3% in premarket trading, after the energy exploration and production company reported fourth-quarter profit and...  ( 22 min )

The pharmaceutical group reports earnings of $2.09 a share in the fourth quarter on revenue of $7.3 billion.  ( 22 min )

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Certificates of deposit could be a more viable option as the Fed warns of more rate hikes.  ( 51 min )

Shares of Estee Lauder Cos. pulled back 5.0% in premarket trading Thursday, after closing the previous session at a 5 1/2-month high, after the beauty...  ( 22 min )

Honeywell international Inc. stock fell 1.9% in premarket trades after the industrial company beat its adjusted earnings target but fell short of its revenue...  ( 22 min )

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In this market, the last thing investors have been rewarding this earnings season is a bottom-line miss vs. expectations of any magnitude. Except if you are Meta.  ( 48 min )

Shares of Stanley Black & Decker dove 4.6% in premarket trading Thursday, after the tools maker reported fourth-quarter results that beat expectations but...  ( 22 min )

Bitcoin's sudden stability is “very suspicious” says John Griffin, finance professor at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. “The same mechanism we saw in 2017 could be at play now in the still unreal Bitcoin market.”  ( 54 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or thinking about hiring one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

The latest rates on savings accounts and money market accounts  ( 23 min )

Shares of Meta Platforms surge after fourth-quarter revenue at the Facebook parent tops analysts' expectations. Apple, Alphabet and Amazon.com are scheduled to report earnings after the closing bell Thursday.  ( 22 min )

The energy giant reported adjusted annual earnings of $39.9 billion, the highest in its 115-year history.  ( 22 min )

The biggest German bank missed expectations for fourth-quarter earnings.  ( 22 min )

Shell became the latest oil giant to post a record annual profit last year, joining U.S. peers in surging back from early pandemic losses on soaring energy prices.  ( 24 min )

The German bank’s net profit rose on the back of higher interest rates, driving the lender to its strongest year since 2007.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Traders who’ve shrugged off Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s repeated warnings that interest rates will remain elevated this year will have their wagers tested again within weeks by key economic data.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysPorsche Blunder Puts $148,000 Sportscar on Sale for Just $18,000Plenty of Americans Are Drinking Bleach, Still for Sale on AmazonNational Archives Releases Records Tied to Trump Classified Documents  ( 47 min )

Infineon's segment result, a key profitability metric, surged to EUR1.11 billion from EUR717 million, generating a margin of 28%.  ( 23 min )

Wall Street's consensus estimate calls for Qualcomm to report $9.6 billion in revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.36.  ( 22 min )

The company's fourth-quarter results will likely be muted by weakness in e-commerce, and slower growth in cloud and advertising markets.  ( 22 min )

Activist investor plans to urge Nordstrom to refresh its board and replace the former CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond as a director.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The stock rout in Gautam Adani’s beleaguered empire intensified to more than $100 billion, as the fallout from a short-seller’s fraud allegations leads the Indian billionaire to pull a record equity offering and announce a review of his capital market strategy.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysPorsche Blunder Puts $148,000 Sportscar on Sale for Just $18,000Plenty of Americans Are Drinking Bleach, Still for Sale on AmazonNational Arch  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., the financially strapped home-goods retailer, missed interest payments on its bonds, a week after receiving a default notice from lenders.Most Read from BloombergMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysPorsche Blunder Puts $148,000 Sportscar on Sale for Just $18,000Plenty of Americans Are Drinking Bleach, Still for Sale on AmazonAdani Crisis Deepens as Stock Rout Hits $108 Billion, Bonds SinkNational Archives Releases Records Tied to Trump  ( 47 min )

Indian conglomerate Adani Group’s flagship company Adani Enterprises has called off its $2.5 billion share sale, also known as a follow-on public offer, according to a statement issued by the firm to exchanges on Wednesday. What Happened: The board decided not to go ahead with the share sale, which was fully subscribed. "Given the unprecedented situation and the current market volatility, the company aims to protect the interest of its investing community by returning the FPO proceeds and withdr  ( 47 min )

With Apple leading the pack and other tech firms following, these are the 10 most profitable companies in the world by 12-month trailing net income.  ( 15 min )

Wall Street long groused about cash-generating tech companies refusing to pay dividends and buy back stock. That is no longer a problem, in multiple respects.  ( 24 min )

It’s become mainstream to predict a recession this year. The Federal Reserve is on a steady path of interest rate increases – the latest was a 25-basis point hike announced today – to fight inflation, and the central bank has already indicated it will stay this course until inflation is well and truly down. By definition, that will involve increasing the cost of capital to choke off the money supply, and likely spark a recession in the bargain. But not everyone is jumping onto that train. Watchi  ( 50 min )

Were we all listening to the same press conference?  ( 25 min )

Apple (AAPL) reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, falling short of expectations on profit, revenue, and iPhone sales.  ( 10 min )

Investors seeking to invest in the gold market through their 401(k) accounts have a long list of options. Learn how you can take advantage of the benefits.  ( 18 min )

U.S. stock markets were mixed on Feb. 2, 2023, with soaring tech stocks leading the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher but the Dow closing slightly lower.  ( 10 min )